Kresson School
Kresson School serves 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Kresson School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 364 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kresson School's student population of 364 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
364 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Kresson School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Kresson School is 0.62, 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
#550 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
10%
Hispanic
6%
31%
Black
11%
15%
White
58%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kresson School often compared to?
Kresson Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osage 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 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Kresson School?
364 students attend Kresson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Kresson School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kresson School?
Kresson School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Kresson School offer ?
Kresson School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Kresson School part of?
Kresson School is part of Voorhees Township School District.
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