Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired

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64 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Lake Drive Program, located in Mountain Lakes, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility dedicated to serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Operating as a regional center, the program provides comprehensive, specialized instruction designed to meet the unique communication and academic needs of its students. By focusing on language development, auditory training, and individualized support, the school aims to foster both academic success and social-emotional growth in an environment tailored to overcoming the specific barriers associated with hearing loss.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the Lake Drive Program is highly regarded for its collaborative approach, often working in partnership with local school districts to provide an "inclusive" model. This allows students to receive expert support and assistive technology while participating in a broader community. The program is staffed by certified teachers of the deaf, audiologists, and speech-language pathologists, ensuring that each student receives a robust multidisciplinary education that prepares them for future transitions and long-term independence.

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

2.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Drive Program for Hearing Impaired
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	32
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
32 (50.0%)
White
24 (37.5%)
Asian
4 (6.2%)
Black
2 (3.1%)
Two or More
1 (1.6%)
American Indian
1 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mountain Lakes Public School District
Phone:	(973)299-0166
Website:	http://ld.mlschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	64
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.8
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 14

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 6

Grade 2 5

Grade 3 4

Grade 4 5

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 3

Grade 7 1

Grade 8 7