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#1905 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Columbus School
Elementary School · Lyndhurst Public School District · Lyndhurst, NJ
A Lyndhurst Public School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
640 LAKE AVE, Lyndhurst, NJ 07071
- Math 55% proficient (2013)
- Reading 65% proficient (2013)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbus School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2013 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2010, to 60% in 2013, across a 5-year record (2009–2013).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2013) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2013)
Based on 10 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Columbus School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$109,021
Median home value
$496,000
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
59.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07071; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Memorial SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–2 | 0.6 mi | 105 | Compare → |
| Franklin SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–2 | 0.8 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Lincoln SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 484 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lyndhurst Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $22,343NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbus School is listed in Lyndhurst Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbus School
Columbus School is a public elementary school in Lyndhurst, NJ, part of Lyndhurst Public School District, serving approximately 120 students in grades Kindergarten-2nd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,905 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbus School
What grades does Columbus School serve?
Columbus School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 2nd.
How many students attend Columbus School?
Columbus School has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbus School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbus School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbus School rank in NJ?
Columbus School ranks #1,905 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Columbus School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbus School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Columbus School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbus School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2013).
Is Columbus School a charter school?
No, Columbus School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbus School a Title I school?
No, Columbus School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbus School?
29.2% of students at Columbus 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
- Kindergarten – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 120
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bergen County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (201) 896-2075
- Area population (ZIP 07071)
- 22,343
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 · 2013 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2013 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 07071; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2013; directory SY 2023–24
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