Walter C. Black Elementary School

371 Stockton Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 510 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 62%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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School Overview

Walter C. Black Elementary School's student population of 510 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
510 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Walter C. Black Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to 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)
62%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
59%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Walter C. Black Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
42%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Walter C. Black Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Walter C. Black Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter C. Black Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Walter C. Black Elementary School often compared to?
Walter C. Black Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grace N. Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NJ state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% NJ state average).
How many students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School?
510 students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Walter C. Black Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter C. Black Elementary School offer ?
Walter C. Black Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Walter C. Black Elementary School part of?
Walter C. Black Elementary School is part of East Windsor Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 510 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : 62%
  • : 59%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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