Woodfern Elementary School

Summary:

Woodfern Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school located in Hillsborough, New Jersey, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 333 students. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional academic performance and strong support for diverse student subgroups.

Woodfern Elementary School's students excel on the NJSLA (New Jersey Student Learning Assessment) exams, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 82.6% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 50.8%. The school also supports the academic achievement of various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, white students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, with several subgroups ranking in the top 100 or top 200 elementary schools in New Jersey. Additionally, Woodfern Elementary School maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio and relatively low chronic absenteeism rates.

When compared to nearby schools in the Hillsborough Township Public School District and the surrounding Readington Township and Flemington-Raritan Regional School Districts, Woodfern Elementary School generally outperforms them in academic achievement, with higher proficiency rates on the NJSLA exams. This suggests that the school is effectively addressing the challenges faced by students from diverse backgrounds and providing a high-quality education to all its students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 425 Woodfern Road
       Hillsborough, NJ  08844


(908) 431-6600

District: Hillsborough Township Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,571 Help


Students who attend Woodfern Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Auten Road Intermediate School
    Hillsborough Township Middle School
High:    Hillsborough High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  313

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.7%
Asian:
30.0%
Hispanic:
15.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  13.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Woodfern Elementary School ranks better than 89.8% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Hillsborough Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.8. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Woodfern Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Hillsborough Township Public School District. Student population at Woodfern Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.7%), Asian (30%), Hispanic (15.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Woodfern Elementary School is 9.1, which is the 2nd best among 6 elementary schools in the Hillsborough Township Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Woodfern Elementary School is $5,571, which is the 3rd highest among 6 elementary schools in the Hillsborough Township Public School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Woodfern Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Woodfern Elementary School 137th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Woodfern Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Hillsborough Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Hillsborough Township Public School District 71st of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Woodfern Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 79.63 231st 1204 80.8%
2004 80.76 165th 1298 87.3%
2005 72.58 401st 1303 69.2%
2006 64.93 596th 1314 54.6%
2007 70.46 450th 1329 66.1%
2008 71.09 436th 1338 67.4%
2009 73.85 372nd 1346 72.4%
2010 56.25 735th 1354 45.7%
2011 61.99 647th 1360 52.4%
2012 69.81 496th 1363 63.6%
2013 69.55 499th 1367 63.5%
2014 63.26 600th 1363 56.0%
2015 70.69 414th 1357 69.5%
2016 77.80 311th 1346 76.9%
2017 82.42 232nd 1352 82.8%
2018 81.05 244th 1353 82.0%
2019 84.09 196th 1360 85.6%
2021 76.94 269th 1317 79.6%
2022 83.08 238th 1345 82.3%
2023 85.04 204th 1342 84.8%
2024 88.80 137th 1338 89.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.42 16th 411 96.1%
2022 97.77 22nd 489 95.5%
2023 90.52 54th 499 89.2%
2024 86.81 65th 559 88.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.26 124th 1001 87.6%
2019 91.13 64th 1007 93.6%
2021 51.80 345th 868 60.3%
2022 74.25 174th 949 81.7%
2023 89.94 60th 958 93.7%
2024 70.83 205th 989 79.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 72.41 163rd 863 81.1%
2024 85.46 77th 939 91.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.38 262nd 1333 80.3%
2019 82.44 201st 1331 84.9%
2021 82.14 179th 1290 86.1%
2022 83.43 214th 1326 83.9%
2023 81.55 235th 1318 82.2%
2024 89.21 112th 1317 91.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.40 245th 1334 81.6%
2019 83.48 183rd 1335 86.3%
2021 67.63 370th 1297 71.5%
2022 80.25 258th 1324 80.5%
2023 86.98 149th 1315 88.7%
2024 86.09 176th 1313 86.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.91 57th 370 84.6%
2019 84.92 16th 370 95.7%
2021 66.48 118th 339 65.2%
2022 64.99 119th 348 65.8%
2023 60.51 145th 346 58.1%
2024 48.64 185th 340 45.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 77.35 169th 989 82.9%
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Rank History for White students at Woodfern Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.80 370th 1022 63.8%
2019 79.38 147th 1023 85.6%
2021 59.96 329th 964 65.9%
2022 77.71 184th 976 81.1%
2023 79.27 153rd 975 84.3%
2024 86.97 74th 963 92.3%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Woodfern Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 333 4 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 343
1989 341 4 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1990 348 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1991 299 1 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 307
1992 305 1 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 314
1993 320 0 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1994 329 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 389 8 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1996 389 8 5 23 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1998 450 13 11 33 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 453 11 8 33 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2000 381 6 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2001 379 8 5 6 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2002 402 12 28 31 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2003 402 12 28 31 0 n/a n/a 0 473
2004 405 15 22 30 0 n/a n/a 0 472
2005 382 15 24 36 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2006 374 18 41 46 0 n/a n/a 0 479
2007 345 21 38 56 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2008 316 26 48 53 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2009 305 24 57 49 0 0 0 0 435
2010 291 24 52 49 0 0 0 0 416
2011 284 21 48 49 0 0 0 0 402
2012 265 18 50 50 0 0 0 0 383
2013 267 16 50 44 0 0 0 0 377
2014 281 22 48 42 0 1 0 0 394
2015 274 18 54 41 0 1 0 0 388
2016 266 19 40 35 0 0 0 0 360
2017 244 16 53 31 0 1 1 0 346
2018 224 10 69 34 2 1 3 0 343
2019 226 9 77 44 1 1 5 0 363
2020 225 7 76 56 1 1 10 0 376
2021 189 12 83 60 2 0 8 0 354
2022 172 16 83 55 2 0 10 0 338
2023 161 13 87 58 2 0 12 0 333
2024 143 9 94 48 3 0 16 0 313

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Woodfern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 343 12.0 28.5 n/a
1989 349 21.0 16.6 n/a
1990 358 21.0 17.0 0.3
1991 307 18.0 17.0 0.3
1992 314 20.0 15.7 1.3
1993 329 20.0 16.5 1.5
1994 336 20.0 16.8 1.5
1995 425 27.4 15.5 4.9
1996 425 27.4 15.5 4.9
1998 507 34.6 14.7 4.3
1999 505 35.6 14.2 5.3
2000 398 31.8 12.5 2.3
2001 398 32.0 12.4 1.8
2002 473 35.9 13.2 4.7
2003 473 35.9 13.2 4.7
2004 472 35.1 13.4 7.8
2005 457 36.1 12.7 n/a
2006 479 40.1 11.9 9.4
2007 460 38.0 12.1 8.3
2008 443 32.0 13.8 11.7
2009 435 38.9 9.6 10.3
2010 416 31.0 13.4 11.3
2011 402 33.5 12.0 12.4
2012 383 40.5 9.4 14.4
2013 377 30.9 12.2 11.7
2014 394 33.9 11.6 13.2
2015 388 40.0 9.7 14.4
2016 360 43.0 8.3 12.2
2017 346 39.0 8.8 14.7
2018 343 39.0 8.7 12.2
2019 363 40.0 9.0 12.9
2020 376 33.0 11.3 13.6
2021 354 34.0 10.3 11.3
2022 338 34.0 9.9 13.9
2023 333 33.0 10.0 11.4
2024 313 34.1 9.1 13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Woodfern Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 343 12.0 28.5 n/a
1989 349 21.0 16.6 n/a
1990 358 21.0 17.0 0.3
1991 307 18.0 17.0 0.3
1992 314 20.0 15.7 1.3
1993 329 20.0 16.5 1.5
1994 336 20.0 16.8 1.5
1995 425 27.4 15.5 4.9
1996 425 27.4 15.5 4.9
1998 507 34.6 14.7 4.3
1999 505 35.6 14.2 5.3
2000 398 31.8 12.5 2.3
2001 398 32.0 12.4 1.8
2002 473 35.9 13.2 4.7
2003 473 35.9 13.2 4.7
2004 472 35.1 13.4 7.8
2005 457 36.1 12.7 n/a
2006 479 40.1 11.9 9.4
2007 460 38.0 12.1 8.3
2008 443 32.0 13.8 11.7
2009 435 38.9 9.6 10.3
2010 416 31.0 13.4 11.3
2011 402 33.5 12.0 12.4
2012 383 40.5 9.4 14.4
2013 377 30.9 12.2 11.7
2014 394 33.9 11.6 13.2
2015 388 40.0 9.7 14.4
2016 360 43.0 8.3 12.2
2017 346 39.0 8.8 14.7
2018 343 39.0 8.7 12.2
2019 363 40.0 9.0 12.9
2020 376 33.0 11.3 13.6
2021 354 34.0 10.3 11.3
2022 338 34.0 9.9 13.9
2023 333 33.0 10.0 11.4
2024 313 34.1 9.1 13.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Woodfern Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $5,571

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Woodfern Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 196th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 204th of 1342 Elementary schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Woodfern Elementary School)70.567.6
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Township Public School District)68.567
 1.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Woodfern Elementary School)73.872.6
 1.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Township Public School District)73.275.5
 2.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Woodfern Elementary School)80.667.7
 12.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hillsborough Township Public School District)77.775.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Woodfern Elementary School)74.671.8
 2.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hillsborough Township Public School District)77.376.6
 0.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students363333
 8.3%
African American913
 44.4%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian7787
 13%
Hispanic4458
 31.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White226161
 28.8%
Two or More Races512
 140%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients12.9%11.4%
 1.5%


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Students at Woodfern Elementary School are 46% White, 30% Asian, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2023-24 school year, 313 students attended Woodfern Elementary School.

Woodfern Elementary School ranks 137th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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