- Enrollment
- 1,616
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hightstown, NJ
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Walter C. Black Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340432003064
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Walter C. Black Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hightstown · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Walter C. Black Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hightstown, NJ.
School address
District: East Windsor Regional School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340432003064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Walter C. Black Elementary School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 340432003064 · Hightstown, NJ Elementary · MID · TRAD
510 enr · 11.6:1 · 24.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hightstown High School (1,616 students)
Walter C. Black Elementary School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 510 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 44.9 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Walter C. Black 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
- Grace N. Roger 591
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
591 students
- Ethel Mcknight 530
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
530 students
- This school 510
Walter C. Black Elementary School
510 students
What this shows Walter C. Black Elementary School reports 510 students on the CCD universe file.
How Walter C. Black Elementary School compares
Walter C. Black Elementary School 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.6% | ▼ 17% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 510 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
510
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 54% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 510 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
Hispanic or Latino 41.8%
White 27.5%
Asian 17.5%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 4.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.1, Walter C. Black Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
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 Walter C. Black 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 |
| Perry L. Drew Elementary School | Similar size | 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Walter C. Black 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
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~510 students)
Frequently asked questions about Walter C. Black Elementary School
How many students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has 510 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Hightstown, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 510 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Black Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Walter C. Black Elementary School is 11.6:1, which is 2% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 26% 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 Walter C. Black Elementary School?
24.6% of students at Walter C. Black Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Walter C. Black Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Walter C. Black Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 41.8% of enrollment, in Hightstown, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Walter C. Black Elementary School rank among public schools in Hightstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks #3 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 Walter C. Black 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.