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#1163 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 47% in state
Kresson School
Elementary School · Voorhees Township School District · Voorhees, NJ
A Voorhees Township School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7 SCHOOL LANE, Voorhees, NJ 08043
- Math 73% vs NJ 47% (2025)
- Reading 73% vs NJ 50% (2025)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kresson School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 26 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kresson 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 Philadelphia map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low6/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$112,606
Median home value
$390,600
Median rent
$1,718/mo
College educated
59.6%
Homeownership
63.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08043; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naudain Montesson AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| The Learning ExperiencePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Beth EL Early Childhood CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 1.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Tomorrows HopePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 9 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Voorhees Township School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $23,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kresson School is listed in Voorhees Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kresson School
Kresson School is a public elementary school in Voorhees, NJ, part of Voorhees Township School District, serving approximately 502 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,163 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kresson School
What grades does Kresson School serve?
Kresson School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Kresson School?
Kresson School has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kresson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kresson School is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kresson School rank in NJ?
Kresson School ranks #1,163 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Kresson School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kresson School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Kresson School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kresson School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Kresson School a charter school?
No, Kresson School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kresson School a Title I school?
No, Kresson School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kresson School?
11.2% of students at Kresson 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
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Camden County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.8%
- Phone
- (856) 424-1816
- Area population (ZIP 08043)
- 31,011
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
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 08043; 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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