Walter C. Black Elementary School

371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 473 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% 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: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 62% (Top 1% in NJ)
  • : 59% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Walter C. Black Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
473 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walter C. Black Elementary School is 0.69, 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)
62%
42%
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(17-18)
59%
55%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
10%
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Hispanic
47%
32%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
27%
40%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
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 schools are Walter C. Black Elementary School often compared to?
Walter C. Black Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grace N. Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School?
473 students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Walter C. Black Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter C. Black Elementary School offer ?
Walter C. Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Walter C. Black Elementary School part of?
Walter C. Black Elementary School is part of East Windsor Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 473 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 62% (Top 1%)
  • : 59% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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