Serving 627 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Whiton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher 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 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in NJ
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Whiton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whiton Elementary School is 0.56, 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.
Whiton Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Whiton Elementary School often compared to?
Whiton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stony Brook School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Whiton Elementary School?
627 students attend Whiton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Whiton Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whiton Elementary School?
Whiton Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Whiton Elementary School offer ?
Whiton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Whiton Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-3
Enrollment: 627 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 36%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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