- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 6.6:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin Lakes, NJ
Colonial Road School
Federal NCES profile for Colonial Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 69/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340537000532
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Colonial Road School earns 69/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Franklin Lakes · Resource Index
- 69
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 1.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Colonial Road School has class sizes smaller than 96% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Road School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
School address
District: Franklin Lakes School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340537000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Colonial Road School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 340537000532 · Franklin Lakes, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
231 enr · 7:1 · 1.6% lunch · RII 69
Nearest enrollment peer: Franklin Avenue Middle School (369 students)
Colonial Road School held near 246 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Colonial Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Franklin Avenu
Franklin Avenue Middle School
369 students
- High Mountain
High Mountain Road School
301 students
- Woodside Avenu
Woodside Avenue School
264 students
- This school
Colonial Road School
231 students
What this shows Colonial Road School reports 231 students on the CCD universe file.
How Colonial Road School compares
Colonial Road School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7:1 | ▼ 41% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.6% | ▼ 95% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 231 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7:1
Leaner classes than 97% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
231
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
1.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 95% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 4% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$35,091
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 231 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.8%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 5.2%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.1, Colonial Road School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Franklin Lakes School District reports $35,091 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Colonial Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Avenue Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| High Mountain Road School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodside Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Colonial Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Similar other schools in Franklin Lakes
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~231 students)
Frequently asked questions about Colonial Road School
How many students attend Colonial Road School?
Colonial Road School has 231 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin Lakes, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 246 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Colonial Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Colonial Road School is 7:1, which is 41% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 55% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Colonial Road School?
1.6% of students at Colonial Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Colonial Road School?
The largest demographic group at Colonial Road School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Franklin Lakes, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Colonial Road School?
Colonial Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 69/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Colonial Road School rank among public schools in Franklin Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Colonial Road School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Franklin Lakes, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Franklin Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin Lakes School District?
Besides Colonial Road School, Franklin Lakes School District also operates Franklin Avenue Middle School (369 students), High Mountain Road School (301 students), and Woodside Avenue School (264 students). See the Franklin Lakes School District district page for the complete list.