Serving 583 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Oak Knoll Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% 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 23% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Oak Knoll Elementary School's student population of 583 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
583 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Oak Knoll Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Oak Knoll Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1200 out of 2183 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
21%
15%
White
60%
40%
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
19%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oak Knoll Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Knoll Elementary School is ranked #1200 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Oak Knoll Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Knoll Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Radix Elementary School, Holly Glen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Oak Knoll Elementary School?
583 students attend Oak Knoll Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Oak Knoll Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Knoll Elementary School?
Oak Knoll Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Oak Knoll Elementary School offer ?
Oak Knoll Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Oak Knoll Elementary School part of?
Oak Knoll Elementary School is part of Monroe Township Public School District.
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