Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School (Closed 2007)

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 60% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
596 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2006-2007 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
4%
32%
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Black
1%
15%
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White
91%
40%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Eligible for Free Lunch (02-03)
1%
21%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Walter J. Kossmann Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2005-06 school year data.
Source: 2006-2007 (latest school year available) 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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