Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's student population of 355 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1753 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
71%
34%
Black
17%
15%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is ranked #1753 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
355 students attend Woodrow Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodrow Wilson Elementary School?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Woodrow Wilson Elementary School part of?
Woodrow Wilson Elementary School is part of New Brunswick School District.
School Reviews
5 10/8/2013
The school is great. might be small but your child will love it. Of course there might be some teachers they don't like but that's the way life rolls. I have been there for almost 8 years.
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