- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hightstown, NJ
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Grace N. Rogers Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340432003058
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Hightstown · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.4:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 27.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 82% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hightstown, NJ.
School address
District: East Windsor Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340432003058 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 59.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 340432003058 · Hightstown, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
591 enr · 9.4:1 · 27.0% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Hightstown High School (1,616 students)
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.1 → 59.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Grace N. Rogers 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
- This school 591
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
591 students
- Ethel Mcknight 530
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
530 students
- Walter C. Blac 510
Walter C. Black Elementary School
510 students
What this shows Grace N. Rogers Elementary School reports 591 students on the CCD universe file.
How Grace N. Rogers Elementary School compares
Grace N. Rogers 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.0% | ▼ 9% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 591 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
591
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 18% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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 296 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.4%
White 25.9%
Asian 13.9%
African American 7.3%
Two or More 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.3, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Grace N. Rogers 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ethel Mcknight Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Walter C. Black Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Grace N. Rogers 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
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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 (~591 students)
Frequently asked questions about Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
How many students attend Grace N. Rogers Elementary School?
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School has 591 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hightstown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 611 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace N. Rogers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace N. Rogers Elementary School is 9.4:1, which is 20% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 40% 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 Grace N. Rogers Elementary School?
27.0% of students at Grace N. Rogers Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Grace N. Rogers Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Grace N. Rogers Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.4% of enrollment, in Hightstown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Grace N. Rogers Elementary School?
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher 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 Grace N. Rogers Elementary School rank among public schools in Hightstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Grace N. Rogers Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Hightstown, 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 Grace N. Rogers 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.