Kingwood Township School

880 COUNTY ROAD 519
FRENCHTOWN, NJ 08825

www.kingwoodschool.org

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Kingwood Township School, located in Frenchtown, New Jersey, is a public PK-8 institution serving the rural community of Kingwood Township. The school is known for fostering a close-knit educational environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student well-being. By focusing on a foundational curriculum from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, the school aims to prepare students for the transition to high school with a strong emphasis on core subjects, social-emotional learning, and community involvement.

The school is deeply integrated into the local culture of Hunterdon County, maintaining a commitment to small class sizes and personalized instruction. Beyond the standard academic requirements, Kingwood Township School provides various extracurricular activities and support services designed to cater to the diverse needs of its student body. It functions as a central hub for the township, prioritizing a collaborative partnership between educators, parents, and community members to ensure a supportive and effective learning experience for all students.

325

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kingwood Township School
Demographic	Student Count
White	285
Hispanic	17
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

White
285 (87.7 %)
Hispanic
17 (5.2 %)
Two or More
12 (3.7 %)
Asian
7 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Kingwood Township School District
Phone:	(908)996-2941
Website:	http://www.kingwoodschool.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	34
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 41

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 39