Serving 508 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Knollwood 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 50-54% (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 16:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 508 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Knollwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Knollwood Elementary School's student population of 508 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
508 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Knollwood 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 Knollwood Elementary School is 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#787 out of 2201 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
41%
10%
Hispanic
16%
33%
Black
21%
15%
White
15%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Knollwood Elementary School is ranked #787 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Knollwood Elementary School often compared to?
Knollwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% 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 Knollwood Elementary School?
508 students attend Knollwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Knollwood Elementary School students are Asian, 21% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knollwood Elementary School?
Knollwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knollwood Elementary School offer ?
Knollwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Knollwood Elementary School part of?
Knollwood Elementary School is part of Piscataway Township School District.
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