Knollwood Elementary School

knollwood.piscatawayschools.org

508 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Knollwood Elementary School, located at 333 Willow Avenue in Piscataway, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Piscataway Township School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that fosters academic growth, social development, and emotional well-being for its elementary-aged population. It maintains a commitment to the district’s broader mission of preparing students to succeed in a diverse and evolving society through a supportive and inclusive learning environment.

The school is characterized by its dedication to student-centered instruction and the cultivation of a collaborative atmosphere involving staff, parents, and the local community. By emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills, Knollwood Elementary aims to build a strong academic base for all its students. With a focus on both character education and rigorous curriculum standards, the school strives to ensure that children feel encouraged and challenged as they navigate their formative years within the Piscataway educational system.

508

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Knollwood Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	83
Black	105
Asian	205
Two or More	31
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
205 (40.4 %)
Black
105 (20.7 %)
Hispanic
83 (16.3 %)
White
77 (15.2 %)
Two or More
31 (6.1 %)
American Indian
6 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Piscataway Township School District
Phone:	(732)885-1528
Website:	http://knollwood.piscatawayschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 90

Grade 1 124

Grade 2 121

Grade 3 133

Ungraded 40