Kiel Elementary School

www.kinnelonpublicschools.org/Page/2009

374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Kiel Elementary School, located at 115 Kiel Avenue in Kinnelon, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution for the local community. As part of the Kinnelon Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school’s curriculum is designed to balance core academic subjects—such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies—with social-emotional learning, ensuring that students develop both intellectual rigor and strong interpersonal skills during their formative years.

The school is highly regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, where teachers, staff, and parents work closely together to support student success. Beyond the traditional classroom, Kiel Elementary often emphasizes a well-rounded education by integrating technology, physical education, and the arts into the daily schedule. By focusing on creating an inclusive and engaging learning culture, Kiel Elementary School aims to prepare its students for the transition to the middle school level while instilling a lifelong curiosity for learning.

374

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kiel Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	32
Black	5
Asian	39
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	4

White
290 (77.5%)
Asian
39 (10.4%)
Hispanic
32 (8.6%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)

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:	Kinnelon School District
Phone:	(973)838-0611
Website:	http://www.kinnelonpublicschools.org/Page/2009
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	10
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 23

Kindergarten 117

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 122