Serving 676 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dutch Neck Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dutch Neck Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dutch Neck Elementary School's student population of 676 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
676 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dutch Neck Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dutch Neck Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#51 out of 2183 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
66%
10%
Hispanic
5%
32%
Black
6%
15%
White
18%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dutch Neck Elementary School's ranking?
Dutch Neck Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dutch Neck Elementary School often compared to?
Dutch Neck Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maurice Hawk Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dutch Neck Elementary School?
676 students attend Dutch Neck Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Dutch Neck Elementary School students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dutch Neck Elementary School?
Dutch Neck Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dutch Neck Elementary School offer ?
Dutch Neck Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Dutch Neck Elementary School part of?
Dutch Neck Elementary School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
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