Central Elementary School
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ · East Brunswick Township School District
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Suburb, large
308th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools statewide · better than 77%▼ Declining
371 CRANBURY ROAD, EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816
(732)613-6820NCES ID 340411003302Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary School 308th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools for 2024–25, based on NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 77% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2019 to 77th in 2025 — declining.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25 · 149 students tested · no science: NJ tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 351 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 32.9% | 38.2% | ▲ 5.3 pts | |
| White | 58.5% | 35.0% | ▼ 23.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 5.1% | 14.2% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Black | 3.2% | 7.1% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 4.8% | ▲ 4.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $634K in zip 08816 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Central Elementary School
- –South River Primary SchoolSouth River Public School District · 0.7 mi awayCompare
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ELA 68% ▲6 · Math 81% ▲10Compare - #992South River Elementary SchoolSouth River Public School District · 1 mi away992nd of 1,324
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ELA 54% ▼8 · Math 59% ▼12Compare - #512Chittick Elementary SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 1.4 mi away512th of 1,324
ELA 60% ▼2 · Math 53% ▼18Compare - #146Frost Elementary SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 1.7 mi away146th of 1,324
ELA 74% ▲12 · Math 77% ▲6Compare - #557Parkview SchoolMilltown School District · 1.9 mi away557th of 1,324
ELA 48% ▼14 · Math 60% ▼11Compare - #376Lawrence Brook Elementary SchoolEast Brunswick Township School District · 2 mi away376th of 1,324
ELA 62% = · Math 64% ▼7Compare
What school district is Central Elementary School in?
Central Elementary School is part of the East Brunswick Township School District district in EAST BRUNSWICK, New Jersey.
Is Central Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Elementary School 308th of 1,324 New Jersey elementary schools (better than 77% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Elementary School?
Asian 38%, White 35%, Hispanic 14%, Black 7% (351 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 08816 is $634K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (NJ School Performance Reports 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.