Weston Elementary School

600 Newark Avenue
Manville, NJ 08835
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 427 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Weston Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Weston Elementary School's student population of 427 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026

School Rankings

The diversity score of Weston Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
(17-18)
35-39%
42%
(17-18)
40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
56%
34%
Black
7%
15%
White
27%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.61
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Weston Elementary School?
427 students attend Weston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Weston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Weston Elementary School?
Weston Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Weston Elementary School offer ?
Weston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Weston Elementary School part of?
Weston Elementary School is part of Manville School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : 35-39%
  • : 40-44%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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