Stony Lane Elementary School

W 110 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE
PARAMUS, NJ 07652

www.paramus.k12.nj.us

216 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Stony Lane Elementary School, located on Ridgewood Avenue in Paramus, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–4. As part of the Paramus Public School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with specialized instruction in areas such as art, music, physical education, and technology, aimed at preparing children for their future educational transitions.

Beyond its academic offerings, Stony Lane is recognized for its strong community atmosphere and active parent involvement. The school maintains a focus on inclusivity and character education, encouraging students to engage in collaborative projects and extracurricular activities. By leveraging the resources of the Paramus district, Stony Lane provides its students with a structured yet dynamic educational experience, consistently working to meet the diverse needs of its student body while maintaining a focus on individual growth and excellence.

216

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stony Lane Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	28
Black	6
Asian	60
Two or More	7
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
111 (51.4 %)
Asian
60 (27.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (13.0 %)
Two or More
7 (3.2 %)
Black
6 (2.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.9 %)

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:	Paramus Public School District
Phone:	(201)261-7800
Website:	http://www.paramus.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 44

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 42

Ungraded 15