- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plainsboro, NJ
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
Federal NCES profile for Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341770000505
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Plainsboro · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.3:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro has class sizes smaller than 83% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Plainsboro, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341770000505 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+9.8%).
Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 341770000505 · Plainsboro, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
439 enr · 9.3:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,627 students)
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 438 in 2023-24 (+9.8%). Teacher FTE added 47.9 → 51.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro 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 439
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
439 students
What this shows Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro reports 439 students on the CCD universe file.
How Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro compares
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 73% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 439 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
439
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 17% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.7%
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 439 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 69.2%
African American 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
White 6.8%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.9, Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is about as mixed as 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 Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Grover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millstone River School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro'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 (~439 students)
Frequently asked questions about Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro
How many students attend Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro has 439 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plainsboro, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 438 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
The student-teacher ratio at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is 9.3:1, which is 21% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
8.0% of students at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
The largest demographic group at Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro is Asian at 69.2% of enrollment, in Plainsboro, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro?
Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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 Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro rank among public schools in Plainsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro ranks #5 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 Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro, 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.