Rockaway Valley School

What Rockaway Valley School does

Rockaway Valley School (RVS) is a public K-8 school operated by the Boonton Township School District (NJ district code 0460, school code 0460-060) and located at 11 Valley Road, Boonton Township, NJ. The school mascot is the Falcons, and it serves students from Preschool through 8th grade, including an inclusive preschool program for 3- and 4-year-olds (lottery-based) and a K-8 curriculum aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards. Leadership comprises Superintendent/Principal Kenneth Frattini and Assistant Principal Danielle Morgenroth; the school employs an administrative and support staff of roughly 13 plus teaching personnel not enumerated in the input.

The core academic offering is supplemented by a Gifted and Talented Enrichment Program (grades 1-8, with OLSAT/Naglieri-based identification and NJ Consortium participation), a differentiated Math Pathways curriculum for grades 5-9, three levels of band instruction, six interscholastic sports, and a broad extracurricular club catalog (Forensics, Service Squad, Environmental Club, Academic Bowl, Student Council, Yearbook, Ski Club). Special education is delivered through a Child Study Team (psychologist, LDT-C, social worker, speech-language specialist), Title I targeted assistance, and 504 accommodations. The technology stack is standard K-12 edtech: Genesis for the SIS and parent portal, Canvas for LMS, Clever for SSO, SchoolDude for facility work orders, PaySchools for fee collection, and Apptegy for the public-facing website and Virtual Backpack.

RVS is a government entity, not a commercial enterprise. Revenue is structurally tax-funded — local property taxes, NJ state education aid, and a small federal Title I ESSA grant ($21,141 in FY24) — with negligible fee-based streams (a $30 annual Chromebook/insurance fee for grades 5-8, a $75 per-sport participation fee, and a $50-per-class 4Kids after-school enrichment program subsidized by the Boonton Township Education Foundation). The school's growth is constrained by single-district residency-based enrollment, with a send-receive relationship to Mountain Lakes High School for grades 9-12. Strategic direction is governed by a five-year plan (2023-2028), a current referendum, and supporting demographic and feasibility studies.

Name

Rockaway Valley School

Legal name

Rockaway Valley School

Website

https://btrvs.org

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rockaway Valley School is a public K-8 school in Boonton Township, NJ, serving Preschool through 8th grade students residing in the district. It is tax-funded, offers Gifted and Talented enrichment, athletics, and special education, and feeds graduates into Mountain Lakes High School.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-8 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM), Summer School & Extended-Year Academic Catch-Up (EDANAJAH), Literacy & Numeracy Intervention (Reading/Math Support) (EDAJALAD)

Keywords

• Public K-8 education
• Special education services
• Gifted and talented programs
• Interscholastic athletics
• After-school enrichment

Headquarters

HQ city

Boonton Township

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Rockaway Valley School is a public school district funded primarily through local property taxes and state education funding. The district receives Title I ESSA grant funding of $21,141 for FY24 to support at-risk students.
2. Athletic Participation Fees: Students selected for sports teams pay a $75 participation fee per sport. Payment is processed through Genesis account (School Pays) or by check to the Boonton Township Board of Education.
3. Technology Fee: Students in grades 5-8 are assessed a $30 annual technology fee at the beginning of the school year. This fee includes insurance covering 2 cases of accidental damage and a district-issued Chromebook case.
4. 4Kids Enrichment Programs: After-school enrichment programs subsidized by Boonton Township Education Foundation offered at $50 per class for 8-week sessions. Classes include science, arts, computers, sports, cooking, and dance.
5. Catered Lunch Program: Lunches are purchased through Simply Gourmet catering service. Ordering instructions are available separately for K-5 and 6-8 grade levels, with pizza pre-order options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Rockaway Valley School is a public K-8 school (with inclusive preschool) that delivers comprehensive classroom instruction aligned with New Jersey Student Learning Standards, plus enrichment, athletics, special education, music, and after-school programming to district-resident students. Core academic delivery is supported by Chromebooks for grades 5-8 and the Canvas/Genesis/Clever platform stack for instruction, communication, and student records. Optional fee-based services — athletics participation, 1:1 device insurance, and the 4Kids enrichment program — complement the publicly funded core curriculum.

Product overview

Rockaway Valley School operates as a public K-8 school district in Boonton Township, NJ, offering a comprehensive educational program through multiple integrated services. The core academic program spans preschool through 8th grade with differentiated instruction in mathematics (Math Pathways), enrichment for gifted students, and special education services. The school provides supplementary programs including band (3 levels), athletics (6 sports), after-school clubs, and the 4Kids enrichment program. Technology integration includes Chromebooks for grades 5-8 and LMS platforms (Canvas, Genesis, Clever). Administrative services cover transportation, facilities, and business operations through integrated third-party platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool Program Inclusive preschool program serving 3 and 4 year old children, combining special needs and typically developing students in a nurturing classroom environment. The 5-day program operates from 8:30 am to 1:30 pm with limited seats awarded through lottery for Boonton Township children.
• Enrichment Program (Gifted and Talented) Enrichment program for academically gifted students in grades 1-8 featuring self-directed and cooperative project-based learning, Genius Hour exploration, and NJ Consortium for Gifted and Talented Programs participation. Students in grades 1-4 meet 1-2 times monthly; grades 5-8 meet weekly. Eligibility is determined by OLSAT scores of 131+ (grades K-4) or 135+ (grades 5-8), or through a portfolio/interview process requiring 18/21 or higher on rubric.
• Band Program Three-level instrumental music program including Fourth Grade Band (beginners), Fifth Grade Band, and Upper Grade Band (6th-8th grade). Features woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments with group lessons and before-school rehearsals, available to enrolled RVS students.
• Athletics Program Competitive athletics including Soccer (co-ed, grades 6-8), Cross Country (grades 5-8), Basketball (co-ed), Softball, Baseball, and Track & Field. Fall sports run September-early November, basketball November-early February, spring sports March-early June. Selected athletes pay a $75 participation fee per sport.
• Special Services Comprehensive special education services including Child Study Team (psychologist, LDT-C, social worker, speech-language specialist), Special Education programming, Title I targeted assistance ($21,141 FY24 funding), and 504 accommodations for qualifying students.
• 4Kids After-School Enrichment After-school enrichment program subsidized by the BT Education Foundation offering 8-week sessions in various subjects (science, arts, computers, sports, cooking, dance) at $50 per class. Open to all township children, offered three times per year.
• Student Activities (Clubs) Variety of extracurricular clubs including Forensics and Debate (grades 5-8), Service Squad, Environmental Club, Academic Bowl, Student Council, Yearbook Committee, and Ski & Boarding Club, available to enrolled RVS students.
• Technology Program Technology education and device management program for students in grades 5-8 with $30 annual technology fee covering a district-issued Chromebook, a Chromebook case, and insurance covering 2 cases of accidental damage. Includes digital citizenship curriculum.
• Math Pathways Differentiated mathematics curriculum with multiple pathways from grades 5-9 including accelerated options. Uses data-driven placement process with marking period grades (50%), Link It benchmark assessments (33.3%), and Algebra placement screener (16.7%). Includes optional Summer Algebra I Preview Course.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students qualify for Gifted and Talented Enrichment program with OLSAT scores of 131+ (grades K-4) or 135+ (grades 5-8), or through portfolio and interview process requiring 18/21 or higher on rubric

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• North Jersey AquaticsminorOthersNorth Jersey Aquatics partnered with Rockaway Valley School to provide Water Safety presentations to students. Through interactive demonstrations and discussions, students learned water safety skills including hazard recognition and safe decision-making around water.
• Boonton Township Education Foundation (BTEF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBTEF is a dedicated volunteer organization that provides vital support to Rockaway Valley School through funding, programs, and social opportunities. BTEF operates the 4Kids enrichment program subsidized at $50 per class, funds teacher grants, and organizes the annual Township Classic golf outing fundraiser.
• Home and School Association (HSA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHSA is comprised of volunteer parents who commit time and ideas to enrich children's experiences and support RVS. HSA funds programs including teacher luncheons, cultural arts programs, fun nights, staff wish lists, family support, 8th-grade banquet, Field Day/picnics, scholarship awards, and student directory.
• NJ Consortium for Gifted and Talented ProgramsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRVS Enrichment program students participate in projects, competitions, and field trips sponsored by the NJ Consortium for Gifted and Talented Programs, providing additional enrichment opportunities for qualifying students.
• Mountain Lakes High SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMountain Lakes High School is the receiving school for RVS 8th grade graduates. Students are sent to Mountain Lakes for 9th-12th grade. RVS is part of a send-receive relationship with Mountain Lakes School District. Christopher Johnson serves as RVS's representative on the Mountain Lakes BOE.
• Boonton Township Green TeamminorOthersCommunity volunteers who partnered with RVS to help establish and maintain the school's community garden, supporting the ESY (Extended School Year) program where students planted fruits and vegetables.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Roxbury School District: Nearby Morris County NJ K-12 public school district of similar scale and demographics; direct competitor for residential family enrollment and operates the same ESSA, HIB, and NJ Student Learning Standards framework.
• Kinnelon Public Schools: Adjacent Morris County NJ public K-12 district of comparable small scale; competes for the same resident families along the Route 23 corridor and operates under identical NJ Student Learning Standards and ESSA frameworks.
• Mountain Lakes School District: Receiving high school district for RVS graduates (grades 9-12) under a formal send-receive relationship; comparable NJ public school district with overlapping curricular standards, athletics, and ESSA compliance — the most direct operational peer of RVS.
• Montville Township Public Schools: Morris County NJ K-12 public district adjacent to Boonton Township; comparable governance structure (BOE + Superintendent), same state regulatory environment, and similar suburban demographic profile.
• Chester Township School District (Dickerson): Small NJ K-8 public school district comparable in enrollment scale and program scope to RVS; operates under identical New Jersey state education regulations and funding mechanisms.

Broad incumbents

• Parsippany-Troy Hills Township School District: Larger Morris County NJ public K-12 district serving a neighboring township; operates under the same state funding and curricular regime but at materially greater scale — relevant incumbent comparator for resource capacity and program breadth.

Others

• NJ Consortium for Gifted and Talented Programs: Organizational peer that co-delivers RVS's Enrichment program field trips, competitions, and projects — relevant as a programmatic partner and shared enrichment ecosystem for gifted programming across NJ.
• Boonton Township Education Foundation (BTEF): Core community funding partner that subsidizes the 4Kids enrichment program and underwrites teacher grants; relevant as the institutional ecosystem on which RVS's enrichment operating model depends.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCCS8o0nHdfZgDMq_LaUEzkg
• Facebookfacebook.com/RockawayValleySchool
• Instagraminstagram.com/rockaway_valley_official/?scrlybrkr=32eece1b
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rockaway-valley-school

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

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