Serving 179 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Knowlton Township Board Of Education ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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-6
- Enrollment: 179 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Knowlton Township Board Of Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Knowlton Township Board Of Education's student population of 179 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
179 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Knowlton Township Board Of Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knowlton Township Board Of Education is 0.27, 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
#1391 out of 2201 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
7%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
85%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Knowlton Township Board Of Education's ranking?
Knowlton Township Board Of Education is ranked #1391 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Knowlton Township Board Of Education often compared to?
Knowlton Township Board Of Educationis often viewed alongside schools like Willow Grove Elementary School, Hope Township School, Taylor Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Knowlton Township Board Of Education?
179 students attend Knowlton Township Board Of Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Knowlton Township Board Of Education students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Knowlton Township Board Of Education?
Knowlton Township Board Of Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Knowlton Township Board Of Education offer ?
Knowlton Township Board Of Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Knowlton Township Board Of Education part of?
Knowlton Township Board Of Education is part of Knowlton Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Knowlton Township Board Of Education located?
Knowlton Township Board Of Education is located in the Columbia neighborhood of Delaware, NJ.
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