Serving 104 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Columbus 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 50-59% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 75%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is approximately equal to the New Jersey state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 104 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Math Proficiency: 50-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Columbus School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Columbus School's student population of 104 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
104 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Columbus School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)50-59%
75%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
40%
32%
Black
4%
15%
White
51%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Columbus School often compared to?
Columbus Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin School, Washington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 75% NJ state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% NJ state average).
How many students attend Columbus School?
104 students attend Columbus School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Columbus School students are White, 40% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Columbus School?
Columbus School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Columbus School offer ?
Columbus School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2
What school district is Columbus School part of?
Columbus School is part of Lyndhurst Public School District.
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