Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Byram Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Byram Lakes Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Byram Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Byram Lakes Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#872 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
11%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
3%
14%
White
80%
37%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Byram Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Byram Lakes Elementary School is ranked #872 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Byram Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Byram Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Helen Morgan School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Byram Lakes Elementary School?
443 students attend Byram Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Byram Lakes Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byram Lakes Elementary School?
Byram Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Byram Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Byram Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Byram Lakes Elementary School part of?
Byram Lakes Elementary School is part of Byram Township School District.
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