- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Windsor, NJ
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Ethel Mcknight Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340432003056
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in East Windsor · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Windsor, NJ.
School address
District: East Windsor Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340432003056 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 56.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 340432003056 · East Windsor, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
530 enr · 10.4:1 · 30.9% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hightstown High School (1,616 students)
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School held near 583 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.7 → 56.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hightstown Hig
Hightstown High School
1,616 students
- Melvin H. Krep
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
1,160 students
- Perry L. Drew 599
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
599 students
- Grace N. Roger 591
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
591 students
- This school 530
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
530 students
- Walter C. Blac 510
Walter C. Black Elementary School
510 students
What this shows Ethel Mcknight Elementary School reports 530 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ethel Mcknight Elementary School compares
Ethel Mcknight 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.9% | ▲ 4% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 530 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
530
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$24,243
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 265 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.3%
White 21.7%
Asian 15.8%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for East Windsor Regional School District reports $24,243 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ethel Mcknight Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melvin H. Kreps Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Perry L. Drew Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ethel Mcknight Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~530 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
How many students attend Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School has 530 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Windsor, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 583 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
30.9% of students at Ethel Mcknight Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.3% of enrollment, in East Windsor, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Ethel Mcknight Elementary School rank among public schools in East Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in East Windsor, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Windsor Regional School District?
Besides Ethel Mcknight Elementary School, East Windsor Regional School District also operates Hightstown High School (1,616 students), Melvin H. Kreps Middle School (1,160 students), and Perry L. Drew Elementary School (599 students). See the East Windsor Regional School District district page for the complete list.