Colonial Road School

Summary:

Colonial Road School is an exceptional elementary school located in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, serving 255 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Franklin Lakes School District.

Colonial Road School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New Jersey, with students outperforming state and district averages in NJSLA/PARCC assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. In the 2022-2023 school year, 74.3% of 3rd graders, 81.8% of 4th graders, and 80.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/ELA, compared to state averages of 42%, 51.3%, and 53.2%, respectively. Similarly, 75% of 3rd graders, 79.6% of 4th graders, and 61.1% of 5th graders were proficient or better in NJSLA/Mathematics, compared to state averages of 45.9%, 44.3%, and 40.1%. This academic excellence is further highlighted by the school's low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 7.4 to 7.7 students per teacher, significantly lower than nearby schools like High Mountain Road School and Woodside Avenue School.

While Colonial Road School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with 71.37% White, 12.16% Hispanic, and 10.98% Asian students, the school may need to continue efforts to promote diversity and inclusion. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,575 in the 2018-2019 school year, compared to the nearby schools' range of $10,984 to $14,923, may contribute to its academic success and low student-teacher ratio, but further analysis would be needed to determine the specific impact of this funding.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

749 Colonial Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

(201) 337-0336

District: Franklin Lakes School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
122^nd of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,575

Students who attend Colonial Road School usually attend:

Middle:	Franklin Avenue Middle School
High:	Indian Hills High School
	Ramapo High School

Student/teacher ratio: 7.7

Number of students: 255

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.4%

Hispanic:

12.2%

Asian:

11.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Colonial Road School ranks better than 90.9% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Franklin Lakes School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.9. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Colonial Road School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Franklin Lakes School District. Racial makeup is: White (71.4%), Hispanic (12.2%), Asian (11%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Colonial Road School is 7.7, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Franklin Lakes School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Colonial Road School is $16,575, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Franklin Lakes School District!

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Colonial Road School:

SchoolDigger ranks Colonial Road School 122^nd of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Colonial Road School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

White students:

Franklin Lakes School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Franklin Lakes School District 82^nd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Colonial Road School

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Rank History for all students at Colonial Road School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2006	82.11	98^th	1314	92.5%
2007	78.96	170^th	1329	87.2%
2008	85.79	22^nd	1338	98.4%
2009	83.94	115^th	1346	91.5%
2010	84.91	72^nd	1354	94.7%
2011	84.91	78^th	1360	94.3%
2012	83.17	123^rd	1363	91.0%
2013	78.88	267^th	1367	80.5%
2014	85.27	102^nd	1363	92.5%
2015	93.05	55^th	1357	95.9%
2016	88.48	120^th	1346	91.1%
2017	82.12	236^th	1352	82.5%
2018	81.40	240^th	1353	82.3%
2019	84.28	191^st	1360	86.0%
2021	80.38	218^th	1317	83.4%
2022	89.15	135^th	1345	90.0%
2023	89.90	122^nd	1342	90.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Colonial Road School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	78.98	171^st	1001	82.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Colonial Road School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	84.70	157^th	1333	88.2%
2019	84.35	169^th	1331	87.3%
2021	74.57	264^th	1290	79.5%
2022	83.98	203^rd	1326	84.7%
2023	88.29	124^th	1318	90.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Colonial Road School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	76.39	313^th	1334	76.5%
2019	82.53	200^th	1335	85.0%
2021	81.41	196^th	1297	84.9%
2022	90.49	109^th	1324	91.8%
2023	89.19	120^th	1315	90.9%

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Rank History for White students at Colonial Road School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2018	74.46	223^rd	1022	78.2%
2019	71.85	252^nd	1023	75.4%
2021	74.61	182^nd	964	81.1%
2022	81.17	146^th	976	85.0%
2023	83.02	119^th	975	87.8%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Colonial Road School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	329	10	26	8	3	n/a	n/a	376
2006	407	1	7	5	1	n/a	n/a	421
2007	304	5	34	12	1	n/a	n/a	356
2008	304	5	34	13	3	n/a	n/a	359
2009	311	5	35	13	0	0	0	364
2010	304	6	31	10	0	0	0	351
2011	286	2	30	9	0	0	1	328
2012	264	5	30	10	0	0	1	310
2013	238	5	24	8	0	0	1	276
2014	244	5	21	5	0	0	1	276
2015	232	2	22	7	0	0	2	265
2016	233	3	19	7	0	0	3	265
2017	219	7	16	8	0	0	2	252
2018	210	10	26	10	0	0	3	259
2019	192	7	26	12	0	0	8	245
2020	206	6	31	17	0	0	8	268
2021	174	3	31	22	0	0	8	238
2022	170	3	28	34	0	0	10	245
2023	182	2	28	31	0	0	12	255

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Colonial Road School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	376	21.5	17.5	n/a
2006	421	30.0	14.0	0
2007	356	33.0	10.8	0
2008	359	30.0	12.0	n/a
2009	364	50.8	5.5	0
2010	351	31.0	11.3	0
2011	328	28.6	11.4	0
2012	310	32.1	9.6	n/a
2013	276	38.0	7.2	0
2014	276	34.0	8.1	1.1
2015	265	35.0	7.5	1.1
2016	265	39.0	6.7	1.1
2017	252	34.0	7.4	3.6
2018	259	35.0	7.4	3.1
2019	245	29.6	8.2	3.3
2020	268	31.6	8.4	5.2
2021	238	31.0	7.6	2.5
2022	245	33.0	7.4	2.4
2023	255	33.0	7.7	2.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Colonial Road School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	376	21.5	17.5	n/a
2006	421	30.0	14.0	0
2007	356	33.0	10.8	0
2008	359	30.0	12.0	n/a
2009	364	50.8	5.5	0
2010	351	31.0	11.3	0
2011	328	28.6	11.4	0
2012	310	32.1	9.6	n/a
2013	276	38.0	7.2	0
2014	276	34.0	8.1	1.1
2015	265	35.0	7.5	1.1
2016	265	39.0	6.7	1.1
2017	252	34.0	7.4	3.6
2018	259	35.0	7.4	3.1
2019	245	29.6	8.2	3.3
2020	268	31.6	8.4	5.2
2021	238	31.0	7.6	2.5
2022	245	33.0	7.4	2.4
2023	255	33.0	7.7	2.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Colonial Road School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$16,575

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Colonial Road School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 191^st of 1360 Elementary schools	Ranks 122^nd of 1342 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Road School)	80	74.3	5.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Lakes School District)	76	80.8	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	50.2	42	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Colonial Road School)	80.6	75	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Franklin Lakes School District)	76.3	80.2	3.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	55.1	45.9	9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Road School)	78.6	81.8	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Lakes School District)	85.2	73.4	11.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.4	51.3	6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Road School)	73.3	79.6	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Lakes School District)	68.6	71.7	3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	51	44.3	6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colonial Road School)	68.7	80.6	11.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Franklin Lakes School District)	80.8	79	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)	57.9	53.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Colonial Road School)	71.9	61.1	10.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Franklin Lakes School District)	78.9	63.7	15.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)	46.8	40.1	6.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	255	4.1%
African American	7	2	71.4%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	26	28	7.7%
Hispanic	12	31	158.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	192	182	5.2%
Two or More Races	8	12	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	3.3%	2.7%	0.5%

Schools Near Colonial Road School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NJSLA-S Science (2023)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2023)			NJSLA Mathematics (2023)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Colonial Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	749 Colonial Road	Franklin Lakes	07417	Bergen County	Franklin Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 337-0336	255	33	7.7	2.7%	182 (71.4%)	2 (0.8%)	31 (12.2%)	28 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	89.9	122^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	90.9%		89.2	135^th of 1345 public elementary schools	90.0%	13	52.8	74.3	81.8	80.6	75.0	79.6	61.1	$16,575		$16,575
Dogwood Hill Elementary School	Public	K-5	25 Dogwood Dr	Oakland	07436	Bergen County	Oakland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 337-5822	241	27	8.8	8.7%	180 (74.7%)	1 (0.4%)	47 (19.5%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	70.7	415^th of 1342 public elementary schools	69.1%		64.4	504^th of 1345 public elementary schools	62.5%	89	20.9	65.3	71.4	62.8	67.4	74.0	37.3	$13,907		$13,907
Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	114 Seminole Ave	Oakland	07436	Bergen County	Oakland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 337-4147	357	30	12.0	4.5%	269 (75.4%)	6 (1.7%)	43 (12.0%)	20 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	18 (5.0%)	67.5	448^th of 1342 public elementary schools	66.6%		77.5	324^th of 1345 public elementary schools	75.9%	124	45.3	57.1	62.5	75.5	46.9	50.0	41.5	$11,259		$11,259
Manito Elementary School	Public	K-5	111 Manito Ave	Oakland	07436	Bergen County	Oakland Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 337-6106	256	28	9.3	2.3%	221 (86.3%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (7.0%)	12 (4.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	88.8	138^th of 1342 public elementary schools	89.7%		89.5	129^th of 1345 public elementary schools	90.4%	9	45.4	77.1	84.5	84.1	68.5	80.0	61.4	$14,161		$14,161
High Mountain Road School	Public	PK, KG-5	765 High Mountain Road	Franklin Lakes	07417	Bergen County	Franklin Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(201) 891-4433	300	33	9.2	4.0%	238 (79.3%)	3 (1.0%)	33 (11.0%)	18 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.7%)	84.9	209^th of 1342 public elementary schools	84.4%		88.3	153^rd of 1345 public elementary schools	88.6%	56	37.8	76.0	66.7	75.5	88.0	74.4	60.0	$12,337		$12,337
Woodside Avenue School	Public	K-5	305 Woodside Avenue	Franklin Lakes	07417	Bergen County	Franklin Lakes School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 891-5600	272	28	9.8	1.1%	192 (70.6%)	7 (2.6%)	36 (13.2%)	16 (5.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.4%)	84.9	207^th of 1342 public elementary schools	84.6%		71.6	412^th of 1345 public elementary schools	69.4%	205	37.2	92.5	71.1	81.4	75.0	61.4	69.8	$11,699		$11,699
George Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	270 Woodland Ave	Wyckoff	07481	Bergen County	Wyckoff Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 848-5740	380	30	12.8	0.8%	339 (89.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	9 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.7%)	78	302^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	77.5%		78.7	310^th of 1345 public elementary schools	77.0%	8	38.8	52.6	75.0	88.2	47.5	76.9	61.2	$12,788	$256	$12,532
Pines Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	511 Pines Lake Drive	Wayne	07470	Passaic County	Wayne Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(973) 633-3175	387	31	12.4	6.7%	290 (74.9%)	6 (1.6%)	46 (11.9%)	28 (7.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.9%)	68.4	442^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	67.1%		67.2	457^th of 1345 public elementary schools	66.0%	15	37.4	57.8	60.0	49.3	64.6	58.5	53.8	$14,923	$358	$14,565
George Washington School	Public	K-3	39 Fardale Avenue	Mahwah	07430	Bergen County	Mahwah Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 762-2242	193	22	8.7	1.6%	124 (64.2%)	4 (2.1%)	16 (8.3%)	40 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (4.1%)	90.6	112^th of 1342 public elementary schools	91.7%		91.1	110^th of 1345 public elementary schools	91.8%	2		67.8			80.4			$10,984		$10,984
Sicomac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	356 Sicomac Ave	Wyckoff	07481	Bergen County	Wyckoff Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(201) 848-5730	355	32	11.0	0.8%	294 (82.8%)	3 (0.8%)	25 (7.0%)	20 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.4%)	78.6	291^st of 1342 public elementary schools	78.3%		87.5	166^th of 1345 public elementary schools	87.7%	125	35.3	65.0	71.4	78.4	68.9	76.1	43.2	$13,833	$256	$13,577

Frequently Asked Questions about Colonial Road School

Is Colonial Road School a good school?

Yes. Colonial Road School ranks in the top 9.1% of New Jersey elementary schools.

How many students attend Colonial Road School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 255 students attended Colonial Road School.

What is the racial makeup of Colonial Road School?

Students at Colonial Road School are 71% White, 12% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Colonial Road School attend?

Students who attend Colonial Road School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Franklin Avenue Middle School
High : Indian Hills High School
High : Ramapo High School

What district is Colonial Road School in?

Franklin Lakes School District

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