- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainsboro, NJ
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341770003264
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Plainsboro · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 5.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Plainsboro, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341770003264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 341770003264 · Plainsboro, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
334 enr · 11.9:1 · 5.1% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,627 students)
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School held near 274 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 28.0 → 28.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
J.V.B. Wicoff 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 334
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School
334 students
What this shows J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School reports 334 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School compares
J.V.B. Wicoff 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 | 11.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.1% | ▼ 83% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 334 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
334
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 334 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 71.3%
White 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 5.4%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.0, J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School is less 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 J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Millstone River School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.V.B. Wicoff 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
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 (~334 students)
Frequently asked questions about J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School
How many students attend J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School?
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School has 334 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainsboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 275 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 1% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School?
5.1% of students at J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School is Asian at 71.3% of enrollment, in Plainsboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School?
J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School rank among public schools in Plainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, J.V.B. Wicoff Elementary School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Plainsboro, 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 Plainsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
Besides J.V.B. Wicoff 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.