Collings Lakes Elementary School

620 CAINS MILL RD & LAKE GEOR
WILLIAMSTOWN, NJ 08094

www.buena.k12.nj.us

208 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Collings Lakes Elementary School is a public school located in Williamstown, New Jersey, serving students in the Monroe Township School District. Situated in a residential area near the scenic Collings Lakes community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its youngest learners, typically encompassing grades PK through 2. The school’s mission focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students during their formative years.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow as both scholars and community members. By offering a curriculum that balances core academics with character development, Collings Lakes aims to prepare children for future success in the upper grades of the district. The faculty and administration prioritize parent-teacher collaboration and community involvement, ensuring that the school remains a central, positive hub for families within the Williamstown area.

208

Total Students

15.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Collings Lakes Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	118
Hispanic	56
Black	27
Two or More	2
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
118 (56.7 %)
Hispanic
56 (26.9 %)
Black
27 (13.0 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.9 %)
Two or More
2 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Buena Regional School District
Phone:	(856)885-4994
Website:	http://www.buena.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	208
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	142
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 57

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 60

Ungraded 1