Serving 334 students in grades Kindergarten-3, J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 334 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1919
School Calendar
School Motto
Whole Child, Every Child, Global Child
School Rankings
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is 0.48, 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
#100 out of 2184 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
71%
11%
Hispanic
8%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
11%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School's ranking?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is ranked #100 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School often compared to?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro, Millstone River School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School?
334 students attend J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School offer ?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School part of?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School located?
J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School is located in the Plainsboro Center neighborhood of Plainsboro, NJ.
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