Serving 174 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 38%). 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Knowlton Township Board of Education covers the entire school district in Delaware, NJ, encompassing approximately 25.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.8 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 6.8 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Knowlton Township Board Of Education's student population of 174 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Knowlton Township Board Of Education ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Knowlton Township Board Of Education is 0.29, 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
#1233 out of 2184 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
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%
11%
Hispanic
10%
35%
Black
2%
14%
White
84%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 #1233 out of 2,184 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 Taylor Street Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
174 students attend Knowlton Township Board Of Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Knowlton Township Board Of Education students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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