- Enrollment
- 970
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Farmingdale, NJ
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340756003864
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Farmingdale · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Farmingdale, NJ.
School address
District: Howell Township Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340756003864 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 340756003864 · Farmingdale, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
457 enr · 14.3:1 · 22.3% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Howell Township Middle School North (970 students)
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School held near 334 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.3 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School North
970 students
- Howell Townshi
Howell Township Middle School South
893 students
- Land O'pines E
Land O'pines Elementary School
530 students
- Ramtown Elemen
Ramtown Elementary School
483 students
- Aldrich Elemen
Aldrich Elementary School
470 students
- This school
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
457 students
What this shows Edith M. Griebling Elementary School reports 457 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edith M. Griebling Elementary School compares
Edith M. Griebling Elementary 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 21% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 25% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 457 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
457
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 25% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$25,401
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 59.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 59.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.6, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Howell Township Public School District reports $25,401 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Edith M. Griebling Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howell Township Middle School North | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Howell Township Middle School South | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Land O'pines Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramtown Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Aldrich Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edith M. Griebling Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~457 students)
Frequently asked questions about Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
How many students attend Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has 457 students enrolled. It is a public school in Farmingdale, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 319 (2022-23) → 334 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 21% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
22.3% of students at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is White at 59.7% of enrollment, in Farmingdale, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Edith M. Griebling Elementary School rank among public schools in Farmingdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Farmingdale, 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 Farmingdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Howell Township Public School District?
Besides Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, Howell Township Public School District also operates Howell Township Middle School North (970 students), Howell Township Middle School South (893 students), and Land O'pines Elementary School (530 students). See the Howell Township Public School District district page for the complete list.