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#364 of 2,466 schools in NJ

Top 15% in state

Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School

Elementary School · Washington Township School District · Long Valley, NJ

A Washington Township School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

90 FLOCKTOWN ROAD, Long Valley, NJ 07853

  • Math 64% vs NJ 47% (2025)
  • Reading 72% vs NJ 50% (2025)
  • 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.9% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)67% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.1:1
District spending per student$26,038
Chronic Absenteeism6.7%

Students at Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).

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2025 NJSLA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.

Math Proficiency64%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
47%(2025 NJSLA)
ELA Proficiency72%(2025 NJSLA)
School
State
50%(2025 NJSLA)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 29 points since 2021, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
79%
2011
Math
95%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
91%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
63%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
73%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
53%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
64%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 41 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

2.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$183,692

Median home value

$601,000

Median rent

$1,745/mo

College educated

63.5%

Homeownership

95%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07853; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Benedict A. Cucinella SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–52.3 mi485Compare →
Hatchery Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–12.9 mi283Compare →
Old Farmers Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–53.4 mi324Compare →
Willow Grove Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.82–43.7 mi354Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Washington Township School District

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$26,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is listed in Washington Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School

Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is a public elementary school in Long Valley, NJ, part of Washington Township School District, serving approximately 510 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #364 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School

What grades does Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School serve?

Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School?

Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 510 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School rank in NJ?

Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School ranks #364 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School a charter school?

No, Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School?

2.7% of students at Flocktown-kossmann Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
510
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Morris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.7%
Area population (ZIP 07853)
12,360
Area average commute
38.3 min
Area median age
44.3
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 NJSLA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07853; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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