- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Windsor, NJ
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Perry L. Drew Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340432003062
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry L. Drew Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in East Windsor · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 30.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry L. Drew Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry L. Drew Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in East Windsor, NJ.
School address
District: East Windsor Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340432003062 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Perry L. Drew Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 59.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 340432003062 · East Windsor, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 11.3:1 · 30.4% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Hightstown High School (1,616 students)
Perry L. Drew Elementary School held near 591 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 53.8 → 59.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Perry L. Drew 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
- This school 599
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
599 students
- Grace N. Roger 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 Perry L. Drew Elementary School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry L. Drew Elementary School compares
Perry L. Drew 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.4% | ▲ 3% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.8%
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 300 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.8%
White 18.7%
Asian 16.9%
African American 8.2%
Two or More 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.0, Perry L. Drew 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 Perry L. Drew Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hightstown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Melvin H. Kreps Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace N. Rogers Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry L. Drew 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
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry L. Drew Elementary School
How many students attend Perry L. Drew Elementary School?
Perry L. Drew Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Windsor, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 591 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry L. Drew Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry L. Drew Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 4% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 28% 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 Perry L. Drew Elementary School?
30.4% of students at Perry L. Drew Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry L. Drew Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Perry L. Drew Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.8% 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 Perry L. Drew Elementary School?
Perry L. Drew Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Perry L. Drew Elementary School rank among public schools in East Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry L. Drew Elementary School ranks #1 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 Perry L. Drew Elementary School, East Windsor Regional School District also operates Hightstown High School (1,616 students), Melvin H. Kreps Middle School (1,160 students), and Grace N. Rogers Elementary School (591 students). See the East Windsor Regional School District district page for the complete list.