At a glance
Reported students
460
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34.08
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
513
Knollwood Elementary School: 460 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
13.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 480
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Knollwood Elementary School
Knollwood Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Piscataway. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Piscataway Township School District. NCES reports 460 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.5:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Asian (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (19.8%). English learners represent 14.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Knollwood Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 34.08 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.6
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White14.1%
- Hispanic19.8%
- Black16.1%
- Asian42%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Piscataway Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Randolphville Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
465 reported students
Martin Luther King Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
488 reported students
Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
513 reported students
Arbor Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 04–05
528 reported students
Grandview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
579 reported students
Conackamack Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
466 reported students
Public schools near Knollwood Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Elementary School Elementary · Piscataway Township School District | 04–05 | 488 | 0.5 mi |
| Umdnj - Ctr Elementary · Office of Education Department of Children and Families | 04–05 | — | 1.3 mi |
| Randolphville Elementary School Elementary · Piscataway Township School District | KG–03 | 465 | 2 mi |
| Grandview Elementary School Elementary · Piscataway Township School District | KG–03 | 579 | 2.1 mi |
| Conerly Road School Elementary · Franklin Township Public School District | PK–05 | 350 | 2.4 mi |
| Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School Elementary · Piscataway Township School District | KG–03 | 513 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Knollwood Elementary School
What grades does Knollwood Elementary School serve?
Knollwood Elementary School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Piscataway Township School District.
How many students attend Knollwood Elementary School?
Knollwood Elementary School reported 460 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 480 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Knollwood Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13.5:1, based on 460 students and 34.08 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Knollwood Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Knollwood Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Piscataway Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Knollwood Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Knollwood Elementary School in?
Knollwood Elementary School is part of Piscataway Township School District, based in Piscataway, NJ, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Knollwood Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Martin Luther King Elementary School (0.5 mi), Umdnj - Ctr (1.3 mi), Randolphville Elementary School (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.