Colonial Road School

749 Colonial Road
Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417

crs.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us

255 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Colonial Road School, located in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students in grades K-5. As part of the Franklin Lakes Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment that emphasizes the development of the whole child. It focuses on providing a well-rounded education by balancing core curricular subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment programs that encourage critical thinking, creativity, and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its academic focus, Colonial Road School is recognized for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a student-centered culture where faculty and staff strive to build close relationships with families to ensure each student feels valued and motivated. With a commitment to modern instructional practices and a dedication to maintaining high standards of excellence, the school consistently prepares its students for success as they transition into the middle school level within the district.

255

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

7.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Colonial Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	31
Black	2
Asian	28
Two or More	12

White
182 (71.4 %)
Hispanic
31 (12.2 %)
Asian
28 (11.0 %)
Two or More
12 (4.7 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Franklin Lakes School District
Phone:	(201)337-0336
Website:	http://crs.franklinlakes.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	5
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 7

Kindergarten 35

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 37

Ungraded 21