Perry L. Drew Elementary School

70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 552 students in grades 3-5, Perry L. Drew Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50% in NJ
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Perry L. Drew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Perry L. Drew Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
552 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
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School Rankings

Perry L. Drew Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry L. Drew 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)
#1376 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
26%
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41%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
19%
10%
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Hispanic
49%
32%
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Black
7%
15%
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White
21%
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
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
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 is Perry L. Drew Elementary School's ranking?
Perry L. Drew Elementary School is ranked #1376 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Perry L. Drew Elementary School often compared to?
Perry L. Drew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Walter C. Black Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Perry L. Drew Elementary School?
552 students attend Perry L. Drew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Perry L. Drew Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 19% 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 Perry L. Drew Elementary School?
Perry L. Drew Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Perry L. Drew Elementary School offer ?
Perry L. Drew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Perry L. Drew Elementary School part of?
Perry L. Drew Elementary School is part of East Windsor Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 552 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 79%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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