Columbus School

(201)896-2075

www.lyndhurstschools.net/2/Home

117 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Columbus School, located at 640 Lake Avenue in Lyndhurst, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Lyndhurst School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a vital role in the community by providing foundational education for young learners, typically spanning the primary grade levels. The school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop both academically and socially during their early formative years.

The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Lyndhurst, allowing for strong community engagement and parental involvement. Like other schools within the district, Columbus School emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards, aiming to prepare students for middle school through a blend of core academic instruction—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—and enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a focus on individual student growth and collaboration, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere that promotes a lifelong passion for learning.

117

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Columbus School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	47
Black	11
Asian	5
Two or More	3

White
51 (43.6 %)
Hispanic
47 (40.2 %)
Black
11 (9.4 %)
Asian
5 (4.3 %)
Two or More
3 (2.6 %)

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:	Lyndhurst Public School District
Phone:	(201)896-2075
Website:	http://www.lyndhurstschools.net/2/Home
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	117
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 34