Serving 492 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 492 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School's student population of 492 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
492 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#616 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
9%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
79%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School's ranking?
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is ranked #616 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School often compared to?
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Old Farmers Road School, Benedict A. Cucinella School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School?
492 students attend Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School?
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School offer ?
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School part of?
Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is part of Washington Township School District.
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