Central Elementary School

Summary:

Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in East Brunswick, New Jersey, with 355 students and a diverse student population. The school consistently performs above state and district averages, ranking in the top 15% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Central Elementary School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with 61.7% of 3rd graders and 74.6% of 4th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 42% and 51.3%, respectively. In mathematics, 70.5% of 3rd graders and 73.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better, outpacing the state averages of 45.9% and 44.3%. The school's strong statewide ranking and low chronic absenteeism rates further demonstrate its commitment to providing a quality education. Notably, Central Elementary School outperforms many nearby schools in the East Brunswick Township School District, such as Frost Elementary School, Lawrence Brook Elementary School, and Warnsdorfer Elementary School.

Central Elementary School's diverse student population and strong performance across different student subgroups are also noteworthy. The school has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (21.13%) compared to some nearby schools, such as Lawrence Brook Elementary School (22.97%), Bowne-Munro Elementary School (22.73%), Irwin Elementary School (23.05%), and Chittick Elementary School (31.38%). Additionally, Central Elementary School's per-student spending of $14,235 is higher than the nearby schools, which range from $11,155 to $13,912 per student.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 371 Cranbury Road
       East Brunswick, NJ  08816


(732) 613-6820

District: East Brunswick Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
200th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,235 Help


Students who attend Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Churchill Junior High School
    Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
High:    East Brunswick High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.3%
Asian:
35.2%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Central Elementary School ranks better than 85.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the East Brunswick Township School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.31. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Central Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.3%), Asian (35.2%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Elementary School is 8.4, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the East Brunswick Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Elementary School is $14,235, which is the highest among 8 elementary schools in the East Brunswick Township School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Elementary School 200th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East Brunswick Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Brunswick Township School District 133rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Central Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.23 104th 1204 91.4%
2004 77.35 261st 1298 79.9%
2005 70.50 448th 1303 65.6%
2006 75.41 329th 1314 75.0%
2007 70.97 434th 1329 67.3%
2008 71.10 435th 1338 67.5%
2009 79.60 219th 1346 83.7%
2010 78.03 262nd 1354 80.6%
2011 76.31 326th 1360 76.0%
2012 81.52 173rd 1363 87.3%
2013 83.09 147th 1367 89.2%
2014 78.61 273rd 1363 80.0%
2015 78.35 297th 1357 78.1%
2016 75.79 346th 1346 74.3%
2017 81.64 251st 1352 81.4%
2018 89.15 113th 1353 91.6%
2019 84.54 187th 1360 86.3%
2021 82.25 199th 1317 84.9%
2022 82.57 248th 1345 81.6%
2023 85.31 200th 1342 85.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 98.52 8th 1007 99.2%
2021 30.85 566th 868 34.8%
2022 58.33 321st 949 66.2%
2023 67.61 230th 958 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.50 77th 942 91.8%
2022 92.87 34th 863 96.1%
2023 75.41 142nd 910 84.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.32 167th 1333 87.5%
2019 70.13 430th 1331 67.7%
2021 72.35 287th 1290 77.8%
2022 79.81 270th 1326 79.6%
2023 84.03 195th 1318 85.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.17 75th 1334 94.4%
2019 91.47 64th 1335 95.2%
2021 87.15 143rd 1297 89.0%
2022 82.51 229th 1324 82.7%
2023 84.29 202nd 1315 84.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.50 85th 370 77.0%
2019 82.76 25th 370 93.2%
2021 50.59 173rd 339 49.0%
2022 69.00 100th 348 71.3%
2023 47.66 197th 346 43.1%
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Rank History for White students at Central Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.18 229th 1022 77.6%
2019 67.73 312th 1023 69.5%
2021 60.26 325th 964 66.3%
2022 52.94 466th 976 52.3%
2023 68.03 287th 975 70.6%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Central Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 307 7 33 5 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1989 300 6 36 2 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1990 302 13 41 4 0 n/a n/a 0 360
1991 311 10 43 5 0 n/a n/a 0 369
1992 290 6 49 6 0 n/a n/a 0 351
1993 311 6 40 5 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 323 16 42 5 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 329 19 38 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1996 329 19 38 4 0 n/a n/a 0 390
1998 346 18 37 5 0 n/a n/a 0 406
1999 369 15 62 10 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2000 369 10 92 8 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2001 348 11 109 7 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2002 333 10 100 17 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2003 333 10 100 17 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2004 336 4 103 18 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2005 340 7 97 20 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2006 317 6 90 29 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2007 288 13 101 28 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2008 270 14 140 34 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 259 12 145 30 0 0 0 0 446
2010 270 14 136 29 0 0 0 0 449
2011 252 14 142 22 0 0 1 0 431
2012 239 14 143 29 1 0 0 0 426
2013 225 18 133 25 1 0 0 0 402
2014 234 14 141 33 1 1 2 0 426
2015 242 18 134 41 1 0 3 0 439
2016 234 19 126 34 0 0 6 0 419
2017 224 21 130 33 1 0 7 0 416
2018 222 20 115 26 1 0 15 0 399
2019 218 21 125 32 2 0 17 0 415
2020 212 23 131 48 2 1 16 0 433
2021 191 27 143 45 2 3 19 0 430
2022 158 27 144 43 0 3 20 0 395
2023 136 29 125 44 1 1 19 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 24.0 14.6 n/a
1989 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
1990 360 23.0 15.6 1.9
1991 369 24.0 15.3 2.4
1992 351 20.0 17.5 4
1993 362 21.5 16.8 8
1994 386 21.5 18.0 5.4
1995 390 23.0 17.0 6.2
1996 390 23.0 17.0 6.2
1998 406 23.0 17.7 5.2
1999 456 27.0 16.9 3.3
2000 479 29.0 16.5 4.4
2001 475 29.2 16.3 5.9
2002 460 30.5 15.1 7
2003 460 30.5 15.1 7
2004 461 31.5 14.6 6.5
2005 464 32.5 14.3 n/a
2006 442 29.5 15.0 8.1
2007 430 28.0 15.4 5.8
2008 458 22.0 20.8 7.9
2009 446 48.3 7.4 10.5
2010 449 22.0 20.4 10.9
2011 431 21.0 20.5 9.3
2012 426 27.3 15.5 12
2013 402 35.5 11.3 11.4
2014 426 34.5 12.3 15
2015 439 40.0 10.9 14.8
2016 419 39.0 10.7 14.6
2017 416 41.9 9.9 13.5
2018 399 39.1 10.2 15.3
2019 415 39.5 10.4 15.4
2020 433 41.2 10.5 14.8
2021 430 39.1 10.9 18.6
2022 395 40.6 9.7 14.9
2023 355 42.1 8.4 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Central Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 24.0 14.6 n/a
1989 344 24.0 14.3 n/a
1990 360 23.0 15.6 1.9
1991 369 24.0 15.3 2.4
1992 351 20.0 17.5 4
1993 362 21.5 16.8 8
1994 386 21.5 18.0 5.4
1995 390 23.0 17.0 6.2
1996 390 23.0 17.0 6.2
1998 406 23.0 17.7 5.2
1999 456 27.0 16.9 3.3
2000 479 29.0 16.5 4.4
2001 475 29.2 16.3 5.9
2002 460 30.5 15.1 7
2003 460 30.5 15.1 7
2004 461 31.5 14.6 6.5
2005 464 32.5 14.3 n/a
2006 442 29.5 15.0 8.1
2007 430 28.0 15.4 5.8
2008 458 22.0 20.8 7.9
2009 446 48.3 7.4 10.5
2010 449 22.0 20.4 10.9
2011 431 21.0 20.5 9.3
2012 426 27.3 15.5 12
2013 402 35.5 11.3 11.4
2014 426 34.5 12.3 15
2015 439 40.0 10.9 14.8
2016 419 39.0 10.7 14.6
2017 416 41.9 9.9 13.5
2018 399 39.1 10.2 15.3
2019 415 39.5 10.4 15.4
2020 433 41.2 10.5 14.8
2021 430 39.1 10.9 18.6
2022 395 40.6 9.7 14.9
2023 355 42.1 8.4 21.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Central Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,235

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 200th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)81.161.7
 19.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Brunswick Township School District)64.361
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)84.570.5
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Brunswick Township School District)7468.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)78.774.6
 4.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Brunswick Township School District)75.469.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)71.573.3
 1.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Brunswick Township School District)72.164.7
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Elementary School)76.479.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Brunswick Township School District)74.861.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.949.6
 8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Elementary School)61.462.5
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Brunswick Township School District)7055.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.836
 10.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students415355
 14.5%
African American2129
 38.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian125125
Hispanic3244
 37.5%
Pacific Islander01
White218136
 37.6%
Two or More Races1719
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.4%21.1%
 5.7%


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Students at Central Elementary School are 38% White, 35% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 355 students attended Central Elementary School.

Central Elementary School ranks 200th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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