- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freehold, NJ
C. Richard Applegate School
Federal NCES profile for C. Richard Applegate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340564003812
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C. Richard Applegate School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Freehold · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.1:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
C. Richard Applegate School has class sizes smaller than 92% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C. Richard Applegate School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Freehold, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340564003812 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
C. Richard Applegate School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340564003812 · Freehold, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
358 enr · 8.1:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Dwight D. Eisenhower School (582 students)
C. Richard Applegate School held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.3 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
C. Richard Applegate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dwight D. Eise
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
582 students
- Clifton T. Bar
Clifton T. Barkalow School
574 students
- Marshall W. Er
Marshall W. Errickson School
464 students
- West Freehold
West Freehold School
447 students
- Joseph J Caten
Joseph J Catena School
445 students
- This school
C. Richard Applegate School
358 students
What this shows C. Richard Applegate School reports 358 students on the CCD universe file.
How C. Richard Applegate School compares
C. Richard Applegate 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 | 8.1:1 | ▼ 31% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 61% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 358 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.1:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
358
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
8.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 8% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$27,687
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 358 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Hispanic or Latino 13.7%
Asian 7.5%
African American 3.9%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, C. Richard Applegate School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Freehold Township School District reports $27,687 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How C. Richard Applegate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Clifton T. Barkalow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Marshall W. Errickson School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Freehold School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Joseph J Catena School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C. Richard Applegate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 574
- Students per teacher
- 8.2:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Freehold
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~358 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about C. Richard Applegate School
How many students attend C. Richard Applegate School?
C. Richard Applegate School has 358 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freehold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (+11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at C. Richard Applegate School?
The student-teacher ratio at C. Richard Applegate School is 8.1:1, which is 31% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 48% 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 C. Richard Applegate School?
11.5% of students at C. Richard Applegate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C. Richard Applegate School?
The largest demographic group at C. Richard Applegate School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Freehold, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C. Richard Applegate School?
C. Richard Applegate School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (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 C. Richard Applegate School rank among elementary schools in Freehold?
By Resource Investment Index, C. Richard Applegate School ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Freehold, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Freehold on the city page.
What other schools are in Freehold Township School District?
Besides C. Richard Applegate School, Freehold Township School District also operates Dwight D. Eisenhower School (582 students), Clifton T. Barkalow School (574 students), and Marshall W. Errickson School (464 students). See the Freehold Township School District district page for the complete list.