Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Collings Lakes Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Attendance Zone: Collings Lakes Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Williamstown, NJ, encompassing approximately 49.1 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 11.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Collings Lakes Elementary School's student population of 221 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
221 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1971
School Motto
Honoring Tradition. Inspiring Futures.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Collings Lakes Elementary School is 0.63, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)11-19%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
31%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.7%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% NJ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% NJ state average).
How many students attend Collings Lakes Elementary School?
221 students attend Collings Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Collings Lakes Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collings Lakes Elementary School?
Collings Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Collings Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Collings Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Collings Lakes Elementary School part of?
Collings Lakes Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District.
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