Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School serves 596 students in grades Kindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
596 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
11%
Hispanic
4%
34%
Black
1%
14%
White
91%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
1%
21%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School?
596 students attend Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School?
Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School offer ?
Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School part of?
Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School is part of Washington Township School District.
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