Arbor Elementary School

1717 Lester Place
Piscataway, NJ 08854
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 528 students in grades 4-5, Arbor Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Arbor Elementary School's student population of 528 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
528 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Arbor Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Arbor Elementary School is 0.74, which is more 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)
#1029 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
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44%
38%
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49%
49%
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18%
23%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
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Asian
27%
11%
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Hispanic
36%
35%
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Black
22%
14%
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White
10%
37%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.74
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(22-23)
10.2%
16.7%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Arbor Elementary School's ranking?
Arbor Elementary School is ranked #1029 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Arbor Elementary School often compared to?
Arbor Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Martin Luther King Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Arbor Elementary School?
528 students attend Arbor Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Arbor Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Arbor Elementary School?
Arbor Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Arbor Elementary School offer ?
Arbor Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Arbor Elementary School part of?
Arbor Elementary School is part of Piscataway Township School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 4-5
  • Enrollment: 528 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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