Serving 404 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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Attendance Zone: Weston Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Manville, NJ, covering approximately 2.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Weston Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
The diversity score of Weston Elementary School is 0.59, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)40-44%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
1%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
58%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 32-year historical data
White
26%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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?
404 students attend Weston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Weston Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 9:1, which is lower than 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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