- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freehold, NJ
Laura Donovan School
Federal NCES profile for Laura Donovan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340564003820
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Laura Donovan School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Freehold · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 13.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Laura Donovan School has class sizes smaller than 73% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Donovan School ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Freehold, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340564003820 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Laura Donovan School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 340564003820 · Freehold, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
441 enr · 10:1 · 13.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Dwight D. Eisenhower School (582 students)
Laura Donovan School held near 454 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Laura Donovan 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
Laura Donovan School
441 students
What this shows Laura Donovan School reports 441 students on the CCD universe file.
How Laura Donovan School compares
Laura Donovan 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 15% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.8% | ▼ 53% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 441 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
441
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 27% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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 441 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: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.2%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.7, Laura Donovan 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 Laura Donovan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dwight D. Eisenhower School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clifton T. Barkalow School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marshall W. Errickson School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Freehold School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph J Catena School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Laura Donovan 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 (~441 students)
Frequently asked questions about Laura Donovan School
How many students attend Laura Donovan School?
Laura Donovan School has 441 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freehold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laura Donovan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laura Donovan School is 10:1, which is 15% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 36% 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 Laura Donovan School?
13.8% of students at Laura Donovan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Laura Donovan School?
The largest demographic group at Laura Donovan School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Freehold, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Laura Donovan School?
Laura Donovan School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Laura Donovan School rank among elementary schools in Freehold?
By Resource Investment Index, Laura Donovan School ranks #2 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 Laura Donovan 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.