Lenox School

336 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Lenox School, located at 35 Lenox Avenue in Pompton Lakes, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Pompton Lakes School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It is deeply rooted in the local community, maintaining a focus on small-school values while striving to provide a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its core academic instruction, the Lenox School is characterized by its commitment to student engagement and community involvement. The school typically offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs designed to enrich the educational experience, supported by an active parent-teacher organization. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding Pompton Lakes community, the school aims to cultivate a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as critical thinkers and responsible citizens.

336

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lenox School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	129
Black	8
Asian	16
Two or More	1
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
179 (53.3 %)
Hispanic
129 (38.4 %)
Asian
16 (4.8 %)
Black
8 (2.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Pompton Lakes School District
Phone:	(973)835-7100
Website:	http://www.plps-k12.org/Domain/11
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 50

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 77