Serving 166 students in grades 2-5, Elwood Kindle Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 was 40-44% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Elwood Kindle Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
166 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#624 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
2%
14%
White
87%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elwood Kindle Elementary School's ranking?
Elwood Kindle Elementary School is ranked #624 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Elwood Kindle Elementary School?
166 students attend Elwood Kindle Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Elwood Kindle Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Elwood Kindle Elementary School?
Elwood Kindle Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Elwood Kindle Elementary School offer ?
Elwood Kindle Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Elwood Kindle Elementary School part of?
Elwood Kindle Elementary School is part of Pitman Boro School District.
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