Walter C. Black Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Hightstown, New Jersey 08520 · East Windsor Regional School District
#563 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey
#7166 of 50,301 nationally
About Walter C. Black Elementary School
Walter C. Black Elementary School is a public elementary located in Hightstown, in the East Windsor Regional School District school district of New Jersey, United States. It caters for Grades K–2. In 2025 it enrolled 510 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 76.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 563rd of 1,479 ranked elementary schools in New Jersey. Its strongest component is students per teacher (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 510.
There are 3 schools in Hightstown; Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)45.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Walter C. Black Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 45.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near Walter C. Black Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Grace N. Rogers Elementary School
Hightstown · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
591 students · 163 m away
Hightstown High School
Hightstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students · 1.0 km away
Melvin H. Kreps Middle School
East Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,160 students · 2.5 km away
Perry L. Drew Elementary School
East Windsor · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
599 students · 3.8 km away
Ethel McKnight Elementary School
East Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–2
530 students · 3.8 km away
Cranbury School
Cranbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
421 students · 4.8 km away
Thomas R Grover Middle School
West Windsor · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,183 students · 5.2 km away
Village Elementary School
West Windsor · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
657 students · 5.6 km away
Oak Tree Elementary School
Monroe Township · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
578 students · 5.7 km away
Applegarth Elementary School
Monroe Twp · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
373 students · 6.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in New Jersey with a comparable Enrollment.
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510 students
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509 students
Franklin Elementary School
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509 students
Edward V. Walton Primary School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
511 students
Joseph A. Citta Elementary School
Toms River · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Turnersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter C. Black Elementary School a good school?
Walter C. Black Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 76.3 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #563 of 1,479 in New Jersey. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Walter C. Black Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Walter C. Black Elementary School ranks #563 of 1,479 elementary schools in New Jersey and #7166 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter C. Black Elementary School?
Walter C. Black Elementary School had 510 students in 2025.
Is Walter C. Black Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Walter C. Black Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–2. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter C. Black Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter C. Black Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.