- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Freehold, NJ
Freehold Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Freehold Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 340558003790
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Freehold Intermediate School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Freehold · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 60.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Freehold Intermediate School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Freehold Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Freehold, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Borough School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340558003790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Freehold Intermediate School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 340558003790 · Freehold, NJ Middle · SMALL · TRAD
498 enr · 10.4:1 · 60.6% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Freehold Learning Center (562 students)
Freehold Intermediate School held near 519 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.4 → 47.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Freehold Intermediate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Freehold Learn
Freehold Learning Center
562 students
- This school
Freehold Intermediate School
498 students
- Park Avenue El
Park Avenue Elementary School
463 students
What this shows Freehold Intermediate School reports 498 students on the CCD universe file.
How Freehold Intermediate School compares
Freehold Intermediate 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.6% | ▲ 105% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 498 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
498
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 105% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$25,611
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 498 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 58 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.3%
White 9.6%
African American 6.0%
Asian 2.4%
Two or More 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.2, Freehold Intermediate School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Freehold Borough School District reports $25,611 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Freehold Intermediate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Learning Center | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Park Avenue Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Freehold Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 463
- Students per teacher
- 8.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~498 students)
Frequently asked questions about Freehold Intermediate School
How many students attend Freehold Intermediate School?
Freehold Intermediate School has 498 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Freehold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 519 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Freehold Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Freehold Intermediate School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 Freehold Intermediate School?
60.6% of students at Freehold Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Freehold Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Freehold Intermediate School is Hispanic or Latino at 80.3% of enrollment, in Freehold, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Freehold Intermediate School?
Freehold Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Freehold Intermediate School rank among middle schools in Freehold?
By Resource Investment Index, Freehold Intermediate School ranks #3 of 3 middle 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 middle schools in Freehold on the city page.
What other schools are in Freehold Borough School District?
Besides Freehold Intermediate School, Freehold Borough School District also operates Freehold Learning Center (562 students) and Park Avenue Elementary School (463 students). See the Freehold Borough School District district page for the complete list.