East Windsor Regional School District

25a Leshin Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Windsor Regional School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 5,116 students in East Windsor Regional School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
Public Schools in East Windsor Regional School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the New Jersey public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Jersey public school average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NJ)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,573 Schools
# Students
5,116 Students
1,360,617 Students
# Teachers
465 Teachers
116,573 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Windsor Regional School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 646 school districts in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NJ)
#423 out of 650 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
33%
38%
44%
49%
22%
23%
(22-23)
93%
85%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
16%
10%
% Hispanic
49%
34%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
24%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,840 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,195 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NJ)
Total Revenue
$122 MM
$36,642 MM
Spending
$119 MM
$35,142 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,840
$26,931
Spending / Student
$23,195
$25,828

Best East Windsor Regional School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walter C. Black Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7816
Grades: K-2
| 510 students
Rank: #22.
Ethel Mcknight Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 61% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7800
Grades: K-2
| 583 students
Rank: #33.
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
70 Twin Rivers Drive North
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7820
Grades: 3-5
| 591 students
Rank: #44.
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Stockton St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7833
Grades: 3-5
| 625 students
Rank: #55.
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5 Kent Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7767
Grades: 6-8
| 1,174 students
Rank: #66.
Hightstown High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Leshin Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609) 443-7738
Grades: 9-12
| 1,633 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Windsor Regional School District?
East Windsor Regional School District manages 6 public schools serving 5,116 students.
What is the rank of East Windsor Regional School District?
East Windsor Regional School District is ranked #424 out of 646 school districts in New Jersey (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Jersey school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Windsor Regional School District?
49% of East Windsor Regional School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Windsor Regional School District?
East Windsor Regional School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 12:1.
What is East Windsor Regional School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,195 is less than the state median of $25,828. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : 93% (Top 50% in NJ)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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