Village Elementary School

601 New Village Road
Princeton Junction, NJ 08550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 634 students in grades 4-5, Village Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Village Elementary School's student population of 634 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
Total Students
634 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
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School Rankings

Village Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Village Elementary School is 0.44, 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
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State Level (NJ)
#158 out of 2183 schools
(Top 10%)
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56%
26%
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70%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
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American Indian
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Asian
73%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
32%
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Black
4%
15%
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White
16%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.44
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Village Elementary School's ranking?
Village Elementary School is ranked #158 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Village Elementary School?
634 students attend Village Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Village Elementary School students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Village Elementary School?
Village Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Village Elementary School offer ?
Village Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5
What school district is Village Elementary School part of?
Village Elementary School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 634 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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