Perry L. Drew Elementary School
Tel:
(609)443-7820
- Perry L. Drew Elementary School serves 710 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 12:1.
- Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Perry L. Drew Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Perry L. Drew Elementary School's student population of 710 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 58 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 710 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 58 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Perry L. Drew Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Perry L. Drew Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NJ) |
| Overall School Rank | #814 out of 2,236 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 |
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| Asian | 16% | 10% |
| Hispanic | 53% | 27% |
| Black | 7% | 16% |
| White | 22% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.43 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 33% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Windsor Regional School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NJ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Perry L. Drew Elementary School is Hightstown High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Monroe Township Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ethel Mcknight Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hightstown Ethel Mcknight Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 466 students
0.9 miles
58 Twin Rivers Dr South
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7800 0.9 K-5 466 - Monroe Township Oak Tree Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 677 students
1.6 miles
226 Applegarth Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(609)655-7642 1.6 PK-3 677 - Monroe Township Monroe Township Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1651 students
1.7 miles
1629 Perrineville Road
Monroe Township, NJ 08831
(732)521-6042 1.7 6-8 1651 - Hightstown Grace N. Rogers Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 665 students
2.4 miles
380 Stockton St
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7833 2.4 PK-5 665 - Hightstown Hightstown High School Grades: 9-12 | 1550 students
2.4 miles
25 Leshin Lane
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(609)443-7738 2.4 9-12 1550
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