Ethel Mcknight Elementary School

58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 564 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Ethel Mcknight Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 56% (Top 1% in NJ)
  • : 61% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ethel Mcknight Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Ethel Mcknight Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
564 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
56%
42%
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(17-18)
61%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
18%
10%
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Hispanic
49%
32%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
22%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart display the diversity score of Ethel Mcknight Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
564 students attend Ethel Mcknight Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Ethel Mcknight Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel Mcknight Elementary School?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Ethel Mcknight Elementary School offer ?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Ethel Mcknight Elementary School part of?
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School is part of East Windsor Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : 56% (Top 1%)
  • : 61% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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