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Collings Lakes Elementary School
Elementary School · Buena Regional School District · Williamstown, NJ
A Buena Regional School District elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
620 CAINS MILL RD & LAKE GEOR, Williamstown, NJ 08094
- Math 25% proficient (2016)
- Reading 15% proficient (2016)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Collings Lakes Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 37 points since 2013, to 20% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Collings Lakes Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,125
Median home value
$260,200
Median rent
$1,420/mo
College educated
27.5%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 08094; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| John C. Milanesi Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–2 | Not available | 208 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buena Regional School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $29,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Collings Lakes Elementary School is listed in Buena Regional School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Collings Lakes Elementary School
Collings Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school in Williamstown, NJ, part of Buena Regional School District, serving approximately 214 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,367 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Collings Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Collings Lakes Elementary School serve?
Collings Lakes Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Collings Lakes Elementary School?
Collings Lakes Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Collings Lakes Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Collings Lakes Elementary School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Collings Lakes Elementary School rank in NJ?
Collings Lakes Elementary School ranks #2,367 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Collings Lakes Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Collings Lakes Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Collings Lakes Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Collings Lakes Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Collings Lakes Elementary School a charter school?
No, Collings Lakes Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Collings Lakes Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Collings Lakes Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Collings Lakes Elementary School?
64.5% of students at Collings Lakes Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Atlantic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (856) 885-4994
- Area population (ZIP 08094)
- 40,542
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 08094; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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