Paradise Knoll Elementary School

West Milford Township Public School District

www.wmtps.org/schools/paradise_knoll_school

176 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Paradise Knoll Elementary School, located in Oak Ridge, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Jefferson Township Public Schools district. The school is known for its suburban setting and is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. Its curriculum focuses on foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and creative enrichment activities to prepare students for middle school transitions.

Beyond the classroom, Paradise Knoll emphasizes community engagement and character education, frequently hosting school events and parent-teacher association initiatives to create a strong home-school partnership. The school is characterized by its commitment to individual student growth, aiming to provide a safe and inclusive atmosphere where children are encouraged to develop both their intellectual potential and their interpersonal skills as they progress through their formative elementary years.

176

Total Students

15.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Paradise Knoll Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	129
Hispanic	37
Black	1
Asian	5
Two or More	4

White
129 (73.3 %)
Hispanic
37 (21.0 %)
Asian
5 (2.8 %)
Two or More
4 (2.3 %)
Black
1 (0.6 %)

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:	West Milford Township Public School District
Phone:	(973)697-7142
Website:	http://www.wmtps.org/schools/paradise_knoll_school
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	32
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 22

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 24