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Public School Review - Established 2003

Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro

700 Wyndhurst Drive
Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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Tel: (609) 716-8330
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Serving 439 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% 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: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 5%)

School Overview

Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro's student population of 439 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeTown Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
Pre-K11
Kind116
1143
2159
310
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Total Students
439 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearTown Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
2025439
2024438
2023399
2022410
2021431
2020468
2019462
2018576
2017576
2016583
2015732
2014764
2013727
2012667
2011664
2010706
2009725
2008731
2007690
2006726
2005758
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Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2025)

YearTown Center Elementary School At Plainsboro
202555
202452
202348
202249
202147
202050
201950
201850
201750
201647
201548
201449
201350
201242
201141
201047
200949
200842
200742
200647
200545
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School Calendar
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Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 22, 2026
School Motto
Whole Child, Every Child, Global Child

School Rankings

The diversity score of Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro is 0.51, 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.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NJ)
(14-15)
75-79%
36%

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2015)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
201577%36%69%
201487%75%92%
201387%75%92%
201292%75%92%
201187%75%92%
201094%73%91%
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(14-15)
70-74%
47%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2010-2015)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
201572%47%77%
201482%69%91%
201377%69%90%
201287%69%89%
201182%69%89%
201082%69%89%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2005-2025)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
20258:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20238:112:112:1
20228:112:112:1
20219:112:112:1
20209:112:113:1
20199:112:113:1
201812:112:113:1
201712:112:113:1
201612:112:113:1
201515:112:113:1
201416:112:113:1
201315:112:113:1
201216:112:114:1
201116:114:114:1
201015:114:114:1
200915:112:113:1
200817:115:115:1
200716:113:114:1
200615:113:113:1
200517:113:113:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
69%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
202471%11%73%
202374%10%72%
202272%10%72%
202175%10%72%
201978%11%70%
201878%10%67%
201778%10%67%
201675%10%66%
201573%10%62%
201469%10%59%
201370%10%57%
201272%9%55%
201172%9%53%
201072%9%51%
200970%9%49%
200867%9%47%
200765%8%44%
200662%8%42%
200561%7%40%
200456%7%38%
200349%7%34%
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Hispanic
8%
35%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
20248%34%5%
20238%33%6%
20227%32%5%
20216%31%5%
20196%29%4%
20187%27%4%
20177%27%4%
20168%26%4%
20156%25%4%
20147%24%5%
20136%23%5%
20125%23%5%
20114%22%5%
20105%21%5%
20095%20%5%
20086%19%4%
20076%19%5%
20065%18%5%
20055%18%5%
20046%17%5%
20035%17%5%
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Black
8%
14%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
20248%14%5%
20238%15%5%
20227%15%5%
20217%15%5%
20195%15%5%
20184%16%5%
20174%16%5%
20165%16%5%
20156%16%6%
20147%16%6%
20137%16%6%
20127%16%6%
20118%16%7%
20107%17%6%
20098%17%6%
20088%17%6%
20077%17%6%
20067%18%5%
20057%18%5%
20048%18%5%
20037%18%5%
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White
7%
37%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2003-2024)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
20246%38%13%
20235%39%14%
20228%40%15%
20218%41%16%
201910%43%19%
201810%45%23%
201710%45%23%
201612%46%24%
201515%48%27%
201416%49%29%
201316%50%32%
201215%51%33%
201116%52%35%
201016%53%38%
200917%54%40%
200819%55%43%
200722%56%45%
200626%56%48%
200527%57%50%
200430%58%52%
200339%58%56%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2024)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
20246%3%4%
20234%3%3%
20225%3%3%
20214%3%2%
20191%2%2%
20181%2%1%
20171%2%1%
20141%1%1%
20131%1%
20121%1%1%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.51
0.72

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2004-2025)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
20250.510.72
20240.480.710.45
20230.440.710.46
20220.470.710.46
20210.430.710.46
20190.380.700.47
20180.380.700.50
20170.380.700.50
20160.420.690.51
20150.440.680.54
20140.490.680.56
20130.480.670.58
20120.460.660.59
20110.450.650.59
20100.450.650.60
20090.480.640.60
20080.520.630.60
20070.530.620.60
20060.550.620.60
20050.550.610.59
20040.600.600.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2025)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
202516%38%
20249%32%5%
20238%31%4%
20227%30%5%
20218%32%4%
20206%33%3%
20197%33%3%
20186%33%3%
20176%33%3%
20166%33%3%
20156%31%3%
20147%32%4%
20137%31%4%
20126%29%3%
20115%27%3%
20104%26%3%
20093%24%2%
20084%22%2%
20074%21%2%
20064%21%2%
20044%21%2%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2004-2025)

YearTown Center Elementary School At PlainsboroNew JerseyWest Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
20252%5%
20241%6%1%
20231%5%1%
20222%4%1%
20211%4%1%
20202%5%2%
20191%5%2%
20181%5%1%
20171%5%1%
20161%5%1%
20152%5%1%
20143%5%1%
20132%6%1%
20123%6%2%
20113%5%2%
20103%6%2%
20092%6%1%
20082%6%1%
20072%6%1%
20062%6%1%
20042%6%1%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro often compared to?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsborois often viewed alongside schools like J.v.b. Wicoff Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro?
439 students attend Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro offer ?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro part of?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro is part of West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District.
In what neighborhood is Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro located?
Town Center Elementary School At Plainsboro is located in the Princeton Meadows neighborhood of Plainsboro, NJ.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : 75-79%
  • : 70-74%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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