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West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District

New Jersey · Public School District
10
Schools
8,959
Students
$29,923
Per-Pupil Spend
+109% nat'l
5.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-47pp vs nat'l
97.0%
Graduation Rate
+10.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is a public school district in New Jersey serving 8,959 students across 10 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 97.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,923 is above average for a US public school district. Only 6% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 56/100.

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All Schools (10)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Community Middle School06–081,071
Thomas R Grover Middle School06–081,197
High Schools2 schools
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,923+109% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
24%
73%
State
23.6%
Local (property tax)
72.7%
Federal
3.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
10
Schools
8,959
Students
6%
Free Lunch
$30K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.0%
Opportunity Score56/100
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.0% graduation rate — 10.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $29,923 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 6% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District has 10 public schools, serving a total of 8,959 students.
What is the graduation rate for West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
The graduation rate is 97.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District spend per student?
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District spends $29,923 per pupil — 109% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
6% of students in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
No, West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District serve?
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District is 56/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.