Community Park School

Summary:

Community Park School is an elementary school located in Princeton, New Jersey, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 286 students. This school is part of the Princeton Public School District, which is ranked 104 out of 615 school districts in New Jersey and is rated 4 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Community Park School has a relatively diverse student population, with 51.4% White, 5.59% African American, 26.57% Hispanic, and 9.09% Asian students. The school has consistently performed well on state assessments, with 78.9% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 67.6% proficient or better in Mathematics, outperforming the state averages. Community Park School ranks 239 out of 1,342 elementary schools in New Jersey and receives a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, placing it in the top 18% of schools in the state. The school has also shown strong performance across various student subgroups, ranking in the top 13% for Hispanic students, top 20% for White students, and top 16% for English Language Learners and Special Education students.

While Community Park School generally outperforms the state averages, it lags behind some of the nearby schools in the Princeton Public School District, such as Riverside School and Littlebrook School, in terms of academic performance and statewide rankings. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 4.2% in 2018-2019 to 13.1% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the nearby Riverside School and Littlebrook School.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 372 Witherspoon Street
       Princeton, NJ  08540-3477


(609) 806-4230

District: Princeton Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
239th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,862 Help


Students who attend Community Park School usually attend:

Middle:    Princeton Middle School
High:    Princeton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  286

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.4%
Hispanic:
26.6%
Asian:
9.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Compare Details Community Park School ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Princeton Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 82.2. (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 Community Park School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Princeton Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (51.4%), Hispanic (26.6%), Asian (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Community Park School is 8.6, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Princeton Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Community Park School is $14,862. 2 elementary schools in the Princeton Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Community Park School:

SchoolDigger ranks Community Park School 239th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Community Park School in the ranking list.)

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Princeton Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Princeton Public School District 104th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Community Park School

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Rank History for all students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 85.23 103rd 1204 91.4%
2004 78.99 215th 1298 83.4%
2005 68.45 504th 1303 61.3%
2006 76.05 309th 1314 76.5%
2007 64.07 618th 1329 53.5%
2008 84.13 51st 1338 96.2%
2009 78.40 255th 1346 81.1%
2010 74.28 355th 1354 73.8%
2011 70.34 459th 1360 66.3%
2012 70.46 482nd 1363 64.6%
2013 78.64 269th 1367 80.3%
2014 78.33 278th 1363 79.6%
2015 75.73 345th 1357 74.6%
2016 72.78 399th 1346 70.4%
2017 72.56 419th 1352 69.0%
2018 63.39 543rd 1353 59.9%
2019 63.71 538th 1360 60.4%
2021 87.60 139th 1317 89.4%
2022 84.08 226th 1345 83.2%
2023 82.20 239th 1342 82.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 17.47 402nd 463 13.2%
2023 80.41 81st 499 83.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.23 36th 1001 96.4%
2019 44.83 487th 1007 51.6%
2023 67.93 225th 958 76.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.70 469th 942 50.2%
2019 32.62 642nd 948 32.3%
2021 69.18 135th 839 83.9%
2023 62.53 259th 910 71.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.89 706th 1333 47.0%
2019 54.94 628th 1331 52.8%
2021 83.47 164th 1290 87.3%
2022 79.51 275th 1326 79.3%
2023 81.45 237th 1318 82.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.16 389th 1334 70.8%
2019 69.43 432nd 1335 67.6%
2021 87.55 139th 1297 89.3%
2022 85.91 172nd 1324 87.0%
2023 80.92 248th 1315 81.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.36 254th 370 31.4%
2019 36.97 245th 370 33.8%
2023 63.31 131st 346 62.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.04 533rd 870 38.7%
2019 35.59 575th 899 36.0%
2021 49.44 386th 896 56.9%
2022 77.30 170th 953 82.2%
2023 83.25 125th 982 87.3%
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Rank History for White students at Community Park School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.34 449th 1022 56.1%
2019 65.26 355th 1023 65.3%
2021 90.17 40th 964 95.9%
2022 85.49 94th 976 90.4%
2023 75.88 195th 975 80.0%
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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 Community Park School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 280 67 19 20 0 n/a n/a 0 386
1989 254 73 18 18 0 n/a n/a 0 363
1990 273 73 19 30 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1991 260 66 21 7 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1992 274 57 23 11 2 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 303 57 18 7 3 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 219 36 17 44 1 n/a n/a 0 317
1995 227 33 15 55 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1996 227 33 15 55 2 n/a n/a 0 332
1998 196 39 7 64 2 n/a n/a 0 308
1999 209 36 14 59 2 n/a n/a 0 320
2000 229 33 12 61 0 n/a n/a 0 335
2001 237 27 16 68 0 n/a n/a 0 348
2002 239 28 27 67 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2003 239 28 27 67 0 n/a n/a 0 361
2004 218 21 44 57 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2005 257 25 55 60 0 n/a n/a 0 397
2006 241 22 58 63 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2007 236 15 46 58 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2008 232 9 30 60 0 n/a n/a 0 331
2009 197 18 41 67 0 4 0 0 327
2010 227 9 33 57 0 0 2 0 328
2011 209 16 28 57 2 0 9 0 321
2012 185 15 28 63 0 0 14 0 305
2013 180 13 30 53 0 0 14 0 290
2014 182 17 30 59 0 0 12 0 300
2015 189 21 35 65 0 0 14 0 324
2016 186 26 22 72 1 0 16 0 323
2017 201 26 45 69 1 0 25 0 367
2018 207 27 42 73 1 0 26 0 376
2019 208 25 41 82 1 0 26 0 383
2020 232 19 23 98 1 0 33 0 406
2021 184 19 21 77 0 0 31 0 332
2022 189 17 25 69 0 0 28 0 328
2023 147 16 26 76 0 0 21 0 286

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 Community Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 26.0 14.8 n/a
1989 363 27.0 13.4 n/a
1990 395 27.0 14.6 13.2
1991 354 24.0 14.7 7.9
1992 367 22.0 16.6 7.6
1993 388 24.3 16.0 5.2
1994 317 23.5 13.5 15.5
1995 332 25.0 13.3 19.3
1996 332 25.0 13.3 19.3
1998 308 25.0 12.3 23.7
1999 320 26.0 12.3 20.9
2000 335 27.1 12.4 22.4
2001 348 27.4 12.7 21.3
2002 361 30.5 11.8 19.1
2003 361 30.5 11.8 19.1
2004 340 33.0 10.3 17.9
2005 397 31.0 12.8 n/a
2006 384 33.4 11.5 15.9
2007 357 36.0 9.9 15.7
2008 331 27.0 12.3 17.2
2009 327 35.4 7.3 18
2010 328 32.0 10.2 17.7
2011 321 30.0 10.7 18.7
2012 305 28.3 10.7 17.4
2013 290 31.0 9.3 15.9
2014 300 31.5 9.5 17
2015 324 31.0 10.4 19.1
2016 323 33.0 9.7 20.1
2017 367 34.8 10.5 18.8
2018 376 35.7 10.5 18.9
2019 383 38.2 10.0 18
2020 406 33.5 12.1 20.4
2021 332 32.5 10.2 19.3
2022 328 32.5 10.0 14.6
2023 286 33.0 8.6 15.4

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 Community Park School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 386 26.0 14.8 n/a
1989 363 27.0 13.4 n/a
1990 395 27.0 14.6 13.2
1991 354 24.0 14.7 7.9
1992 367 22.0 16.6 7.6
1993 388 24.3 16.0 5.2
1994 317 23.5 13.5 15.5
1995 332 25.0 13.3 19.3
1996 332 25.0 13.3 19.3
1998 308 25.0 12.3 23.7
1999 320 26.0 12.3 20.9
2000 335 27.1 12.4 22.4
2001 348 27.4 12.7 21.3
2002 361 30.5 11.8 19.1
2003 361 30.5 11.8 19.1
2004 340 33.0 10.3 17.9
2005 397 31.0 12.8 n/a
2006 384 33.4 11.5 15.9
2007 357 36.0 9.9 15.7
2008 331 27.0 12.3 17.2
2009 327 35.4 7.3 18
2010 328 32.0 10.2 17.7
2011 321 30.0 10.7 18.7
2012 305 28.3 10.7 17.4
2013 290 31.0 9.3 15.9
2014 300 31.5 9.5 17
2015 324 31.0 10.4 19.1
2016 323 33.0 9.7 20.1
2017 367 34.8 10.5 18.8
2018 376 35.7 10.5 18.9
2019 383 38.2 10.0 18
2020 406 33.5 12.1 20.4
2021 332 32.5 10.2 19.3
2022 328 32.5 10.0 14.6
2023 286 33.0 8.6 15.4

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 Community Park School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $167 (1.1%) $14,695 (98.9%) $14,862

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Community Park School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 538th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 239th of 1342 Elementary schools
 21.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community Park School)4055.2
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Public School District)61.261.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Community Park School)6068.3
 8.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Princeton Public School District)67.374.7
 7.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Community Park School)7361.8
 11.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Public School District)75.274
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Community Park School)66.664.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Public School District)67.175.4
 8.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Community Park School)64.678.9
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Princeton Public School District)74.273.7
 0.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Community Park School)57.367.6
 10.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Princeton Public School District)6870.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students383286
 25.3%
African American2516
 36%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian4126
 36.6%
Hispanic8276
 7.3%
Pacific Islander00
White208147
 29.3%
Two or More Races2621
 19.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients18%15.4%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Community Park School

Students who attend Community Park School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Princeton Middle School
High : Princeton High School

Students at Community Park School are 51% White, 27% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 286 students attended Community Park School.

Community Park School ranks 239th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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