Serving 513 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School's student population of 513 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Motto
Where Eagles Learn to Soar
School Rankings
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1500 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
29%
11%
Hispanic
41%
35%
Black
15%
14%
White
10%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Piscataway Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School's ranking?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is ranked #1500 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School often compared to?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grandview Elementary School, Knollwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?
513 students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School offer ?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School part of?
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School is part of Piscataway Township School District.
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