At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.83
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
320
Collings Lakes Elementary School: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 226
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Collings Lakes Elementary School
Collings Lakes Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Williamstown. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Buena Regional School District. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, above the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (51.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (31.2%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Collings Lakes Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.83 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1.1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.6%
- Hispanic31.2%
- Black11.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.9%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Buena Regional School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
John C. Milanesi Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
192 reported students
Dr. J.P. Cleary Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
320 reported students
Buena Regional Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
345 reported students
Buena Regional High School
High · Grades 09–12
491 reported students
Public schools near Collings Lakes Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Folsom Elementary School Elementary · Folsom Borough School District | PK–08 | 375 | 2.1 mi |
| Whitehall Elementary School Elementary · Monroe Township Public School District | PK–04 | 390 | 5.4 mi |
| John C. Milanesi Elementary School Elementary · Buena Regional School District | PK–02 | 192 | 5.8 mi |
| Warren E. Sooy Jr. Elementary School Elementary · Hammonton School District | 02–05 | 696 | 5.9 mi |
| Hammonton Early Childhood Educational Center Elementary · Hammonton School District | PK–01 | 472 | 5.9 mi |
| Winslow Township Elementary School One Elementary · Winslow Township School District | PK–03 | 380 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Collings Lakes Elementary School
What grades does Collings Lakes Elementary School serve?
Collings Lakes Elementary School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Buena Regional School District.
How many students attend Collings Lakes Elementary School?
Collings Lakes Elementary School reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 226 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Collings Lakes Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 221 students and 17.83 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Collings Lakes Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Collings Lakes Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Buena Regional School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Collings Lakes Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Collings Lakes Elementary School in?
Collings Lakes Elementary School is part of Buena Regional School District, based in Richland, NJ, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Collings Lakes Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Folsom Elementary School (2.1 mi), Whitehall Elementary School (5.4 mi), John C. Milanesi Elementary School (5.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.