Serving 214 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 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29%
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Collings Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Collings Lakes Elementary School's student population of 214 students has grown by 79% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Motto
Honoring Tradition. Inspiring Futures.
School Rankings
The diversity score of Collings Lakes Elementary School is 0.60, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
10%
Hispanic
30%
34%
Black
13%
15%
White
55%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
214 students attend Collings Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Collings Lakes Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Collings Lakes Elementary School?
Collings 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 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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