- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Windsor, NJ
Dutch Neck Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Dutch Neck Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341770003260
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dutch Neck Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in West Windsor · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 4.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Dutch Neck Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Neck Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in West Windsor, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341770003260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Dutch Neck Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 54.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 341770003260 · West Windsor, NJ Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 11.1:1 · 4.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,627 students)
Dutch Neck Elementary School held near 660 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.1 → 54.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Dutch Neck Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Windsor-P
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South
1,627 students
- West Windsor-P
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North
1,510 students
- Thomas R Grove
Thomas R Grover Middle School
1,183 students
- Community Midd
Community Middle School
1,029 students
- Millstone Rive
Millstone River School
772 students
- This school 557
Dutch Neck Elementary School
557 students
What this shows Dutch Neck Elementary School reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dutch Neck Elementary School compares
Dutch Neck Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.7% | ▼ 84% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$24,208
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 557 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 63.4%
White 13.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.1%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 63.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.3, Dutch Neck Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District reports $24,208 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dutch Neck Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Grover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millstone River School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dutch Neck Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,510
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 1,183
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar other schools in West Windsor
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~557 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Dutch Neck Elementary School
How many students attend Dutch Neck Elementary School?
Dutch Neck Elementary School has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Windsor, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 660 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dutch Neck Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dutch Neck Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dutch Neck Elementary School?
4.7% of students at Dutch Neck Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dutch Neck Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Dutch Neck Elementary School is Asian at 63.4% of enrollment, in West Windsor, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dutch Neck Elementary School?
Dutch Neck Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dutch Neck Elementary School rank among public schools in West Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Dutch Neck Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in West Windsor, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
Besides Dutch Neck Elementary School, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District also operates West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,627 students), West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North (1,510 students), and Thomas R Grover Middle School (1,183 students). See the West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District district page for the complete list.