Kresson School

www.voorhees.k12.nj.us

492 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kresson School, located at 7 School Lane in Voorhees, New Jersey, is a well-regarded public elementary school serving students in the Voorhees Township School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative academic environment. It focuses on providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology and creative enrichment programs to help students build a strong foundational education.

Beyond academics, Kresson School is recognized for its dedication to the social and emotional development of its students. The school actively encourages community involvement through a robust Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and various school-wide events that promote a sense of school spirit and inclusion. By maintaining a balance between rigorous learning standards and a nurturing atmosphere, Kresson School aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to the district's middle schools.

492

Total Students

43.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kresson School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	45
Black	40
Asian	95
Two or More	32
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
276 (56.1 %)
Asian
95 (19.3 %)
Hispanic
45 (9.1 %)
Black
40 (8.1 %)
Two or More
32 (6.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Voorhees Township School District
Phone:	(856)424-1816
Website:	http://www.voorhees.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	492
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 54

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 68

Ungraded 40