Ethel McKnight Elementary School vs Walter C. Black Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ethel McKnight Elementary School
East Windsor · Public elementary · Grades K–2
530 students
Walter C. Black Elementary School
Hightstown · Public elementary · Grades K–2
510 students
| Measure | Ethel McKnight Elementary School East Windsor, New Jersey | Walter C. Black Elementary School Hightstown, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #567 of 1,479 | #563 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #7249 of 50,301 | #7166 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 530 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 45.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | East Windsor | Hightstown |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (76.1 vs 76.3).
- •Walter C. Black Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.7% vs 47%).
- •Ethel McKnight Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.0).
- •Ethel McKnight Elementary School is the larger school with 530 students compared with 510.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ethel McKnight Elementary School better than Walter C. Black Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ethel McKnight Elementary School and Walter C. Black Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between East Windsor and Hightstown in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ethel McKnight Elementary School: 530. Walter C. Black Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ethel McKnight Elementary School and Walter C. Black Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Ethel McKnight Elementary School is 567th of 1,479 and Walter C. Black Elementary School is 563rd of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).