Indian Fields Elementary School

Summary:

Indian Fields Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Dayton, New Jersey, with a diverse student population of 565. The school is part of the South Brunswick School District, which is ranked 137 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Indian Fields Elementary School consistently performs well academically, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. For example, in 2022-2023, 66.9% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 53.2%. The school also maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 25% of New Jersey elementary schools. Additionally, Indian Fields excels in the performance of certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and African American students, who rank in the top 20% of New Jersey elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Indian Fields Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of Asian students (69.91% in 2022-2023) and a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.5 to 16.1 over the past few years. While the school's spending per student ($12,419 in 2018-2019) is higher than the state average, it is lower than some of the nearby schools, such as Cranbury School ($18,574 per student) and Town Center Elementary School at Plainsboro ($16,043 per student). Overall, Indian Fields Elementary School is a standout in the region, with its strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism, and success in supporting diverse student subgroups.


Detail:

Public K-5

 359 Ridge Road
       Dayton, NJ  08810


(732) 329-1043

District: South Brunswick School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,419 Help


Students who attend Indian Fields Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Crossroads South Middle School
High:    South Brunswick High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  565

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
69.9%
White:
11.0%
Hispanic:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.2% Help


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Compare Details Indian Fields Elementary School ranks better than 74.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the South Brunswick School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 Racial makeup is: Asian (69.9%), White (11%), Hispanic (8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Indian Fields Elementary School is 10.5, which is the 3rd best among 7 elementary schools in the South Brunswick School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Indian Fields Elementary School is $12,419, which is the 2nd highest among 7 elementary schools in the South Brunswick School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Indian Fields Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Indian Fields Elementary School 341st of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Indian Fields Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Brunswick School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Brunswick School District 137th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Indian Fields Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 65.59 514th 1204 57.3%
2004 68.08 498th 1298 61.6%
2005 66.61 541st 1303 58.5%
2006 61.59 675th 1314 48.6%
2007 69.05 492nd 1329 63.0%
2008 64.45 588th 1338 56.1%
2009 70.33 463rd 1346 65.6%
2010 67.76 507th 1354 62.6%
2011 67.79 541st 1360 60.2%
2012 66.98 556th 1363 59.2%
2013 77.18 314th 1367 77.0%
2014 79.42 260th 1363 80.9%
2015 82.30 238th 1357 82.5%
2016 69.35 448th 1346 66.7%
2017 78.72 306th 1352 77.4%
2018 68.20 472nd 1353 65.1%
2019 75.14 370th 1360 72.8%
2021 80.94 213th 1317 83.8%
2022 78.64 311th 1345 76.9%
2023 75.89 341st 1342 74.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 67.74 120th 463 74.1%
2021 67.62 78th 411 81.0%
2022 70.19 100th 489 79.6%
2023 76.48 93rd 499 81.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.05 582nd 1001 41.9%
2019 47.38 464th 1007 53.9%
2021 63.22 224th 868 74.2%
2022 42.83 459th 949 51.6%
2023 49.91 394th 958 58.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.93 801st 942 15.0%
2019 27.15 697th 948 26.5%
2021 89.63 26th 839 96.9%
2023 23.81 701st 910 23.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.47 491st 1333 63.2%
2019 70.93 412th 1331 69.0%
2021 79.11 209th 1290 83.8%
2022 79.97 262nd 1326 80.2%
2023 74.85 339th 1318 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.52 425th 1334 68.1%
2019 76.34 307th 1335 77.0%
2021 80.11 217th 1297 83.3%
2022 75.41 317th 1324 76.1%
2023 74.40 334th 1315 74.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.72 258th 370 30.3%
2019 41.20 224th 370 39.5%
2021 45.92 196th 339 42.2%
2022 41.31 220th 348 36.8%
2023 34.57 247th 346 28.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.43 459th 517 11.2%
2022 72.47 99th 494 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Indian Fields Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.65 907th 1022 11.3%
2019 11.44 939th 1023 8.2%
2021 33.57 681st 964 29.4%
2022 40.18 603rd 976 38.2%
2023 36.33 647th 975 33.6%
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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 Indian Fields Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 373 56 89 11 0 n/a n/a 0 529
1994 403 56 93 19 0 n/a n/a 0 571
1995 430 60 93 25 8 n/a n/a 0 616
1996 430 60 93 25 8 n/a n/a 0 616
1998 361 70 91 20 0 n/a n/a 0 542
1999 373 49 106 26 0 n/a n/a 0 554
2000 382 51 142 23 0 n/a n/a 0 598
2001 356 61 193 28 0 n/a n/a 0 638
2002 385 86 319 26 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2003 385 86 319 26 0 n/a n/a 0 816
2004 355 90 365 27 0 n/a n/a 0 837
2005 334 92 399 26 0 n/a n/a 0 851
2006 299 88 425 41 0 n/a n/a 0 853
2007 281 76 374 34 0 n/a n/a 0 765
2008 246 68 371 33 0 n/a n/a 0 718
2009 214 59 397 32 0 0 14 0 716
2010 172 60 395 31 0 1 21 0 680
2011 158 58 405 48 0 0 8 0 677
2012 134 48 391 47 0 0 10 0 630
2013 142 44 374 41 0 0 14 0 615
2014 126 43 366 38 0 0 12 0 585
2015 119 32 374 51 0 0 13 0 589
2016 112 39 390 38 1 0 11 0 591
2017 94 45 470 39 0 0 10 0 658
2018 95 45 516 31 0 1 11 0 699
2019 82 37 510 28 0 1 10 0 668
2020 70 47 467 33 4 1 10 0 632
2021 63 49 434 37 2 1 12 0 598
2022 56 40 406 39 7 1 11 0 560
2023 62 37 395 45 10 1 15 0 565

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

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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 Indian Fields Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 529 30.0 17.6 1.7
1994 571 36.0 15.9 3.7
1995 616 39.3 15.7 4.4
1996 616 39.3 15.7 4.4
1998 542 36.1 15.0 3.1
1999 554 37.7 14.7 4.2
2000 598 40.6 14.7 5.5
2001 638 41.8 15.3 4.5
2002 816 52.0 15.7 6.4
2003 816 52.0 15.7 6.4
2004 837 50.4 16.6 5.1
2005 851 55.5 15.3 n/a
2006 853 55.0 15.5 5.9
2007 765 49.0 15.6 6
2008 718 43.0 16.7 7
2009 716 56.7 9.7 7.1
2010 680 48.0 14.1 8.4
2011 677 42.6 15.8 8.4
2012 630 39.4 15.9 8.4
2013 615 44.5 13.8 9.4
2014 585 47.5 12.3 9.6
2015 589 46.0 12.8 9.3
2016 591 46.0 12.8 10.2
2017 658 46.8 14.0 9.3
2018 699 48.3 14.4 7.9
2019 668 49.0 13.6 8.8
2020 632 48.4 13.0 10.9
2021 598 37.0 16.1 10.5
2022 560 51.0 10.9 9.3
2023 565 53.8 10.5 9.2

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 Indian Fields Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 529 30.0 17.6 1.7
1994 571 36.0 15.9 3.7
1995 616 39.3 15.7 4.4
1996 616 39.3 15.7 4.4
1998 542 36.1 15.0 3.1
1999 554 37.7 14.7 4.2
2000 598 40.6 14.7 5.5
2001 638 41.8 15.3 4.5
2002 816 52.0 15.7 6.4
2003 816 52.0 15.7 6.4
2004 837 50.4 16.6 5.1
2005 851 55.5 15.3 n/a
2006 853 55.0 15.5 5.9
2007 765 49.0 15.6 6
2008 718 43.0 16.7 7
2009 716 56.7 9.7 7.1
2010 680 48.0 14.1 8.4
2011 677 42.6 15.8 8.4
2012 630 39.4 15.9 8.4
2013 615 44.5 13.8 9.4
2014 585 47.5 12.3 9.6
2015 589 46.0 12.8 9.3
2016 591 46.0 12.8 10.2
2017 658 46.8 14.0 9.3
2018 699 48.3 14.4 7.9
2019 668 49.0 13.6 8.8
2020 632 48.4 13.0 10.9
2021 598 37.0 16.1 10.5
2022 560 51.0 10.9 9.3
2023 565 53.8 10.5 9.2

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 Indian Fields Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $170 (1.4%) $12,249 (98.6%) $12,419

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Indian Fields Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 370th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 341st of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Indian Fields Elementary School)60.958.8
 2.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Brunswick School District)62.860.6
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Indian Fields Elementary School)70.663.8
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Brunswick School District)74.366.7
 7.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Fields Elementary School)65.158.9
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Brunswick School District)74.564.4
 10.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Indian Fields Elementary School)69.363.3
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Brunswick School District)73.568.6
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Indian Fields Elementary School)76.266.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Brunswick School District)77.973.2
 4.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Indian Fields Elementary School)67.357.5
 9.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Brunswick School District)67.460.5
 6.9%
   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 Students668565
 15.4%
African American3737
American Indian010
Asian510395
 22.5%
Hispanic2845
 60.7%
Pacific Islander11
White8262
 24.4%
Two or More Races1015
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.8%9.2%
 0.4%


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Students at Indian Fields Elementary School are 70% Asian, 11% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

Indian Fields Elementary School ranks 341st of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Indian Fields Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Crossroads South Middle School
High : South Brunswick High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 565 students attended Indian Fields Elementary School.


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