Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
439 students
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 22, 2026
School Motto
Whole Child, Every Child, Global Child
School Rankings
The diversity score of Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro is 0.51, 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)
(14-15)75-79%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)70-74%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
69%
11%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
8%
14%
White
7%
37%
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro often compared to?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsborois often viewed alongside schools like J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro?
439 students attend Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro offer ?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro part of?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro located?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro is located in the Princeton Meadows neighborhood of Plainsboro, NJ.
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