- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Windsor, NJ
Village Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Village Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341770000147
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Village Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in West Windsor · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Village Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Village Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in West Windsor, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341770000147 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Village Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 58.3 → 58.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 341770000147 · West Windsor, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 11.3:1 · 3.3% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South (1,627 students)
Village Elementary School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE held 58.3 → 58.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Village 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
Village Elementary School
657 students
What this shows Village Elementary School reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Village Elementary School compares
Village 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 | 3.3% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 24% | - | - |
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.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; 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
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 329 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 67.4%
White 15.2%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%
African American 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 67.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Village Elementary School 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 Village Elementary School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas R Grover Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Millstone River School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Village 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 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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Village Elementary School
How many students attend Village Elementary School?
Village Elementary School has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Windsor, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Village Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Village 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 Village Elementary School?
3.3% of students at Village Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Village Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Village Elementary School is Asian at 67.4% of enrollment, in West Windsor, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Village Elementary School?
Village Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (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 Village Elementary School rank among public schools in West Windsor?
By Resource Investment Index, Village Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in West Windsor, 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 West Windsor on the city page.
What other schools are in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
Besides Village 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.