- Enrollment
- 582
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Freehold, NJ
West Freehold School
Federal NCES profile for West Freehold School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 340564003822
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Freehold School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Freehold · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 9.7%
- free-lunch eligible
West Freehold School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Freehold School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Freehold, NJ.
School address
District: Freehold Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340564003822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
West Freehold School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 340564003822 · Freehold, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 10.4:1 · 9.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Dwight D. Eisenhower School (582 students)
West Freehold School grew from 404 students in 2022-23 to 456 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE added 43.5 → 47.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
West Freehold 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
- This school
West Freehold School
447 students
- Joseph J Caten
Joseph J Catena School
445 students
- Laura Donovan
Laura Donovan School
441 students
What this shows West Freehold School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Freehold School compares
West Freehold School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 9.7% | ▼ 67% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 47% | - | - |
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.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
10.4:1
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
13.0%
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 447 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Asian 6.5%
African American 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.7, West Freehold 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 West Freehold 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 |
| Joseph J Catena School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laura Donovan School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Freehold 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
- 445
- Students per teacher
- 9.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- 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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about West Freehold School
How many students attend West Freehold School?
West Freehold School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Freehold, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 456 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Freehold School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Freehold 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 West Freehold School?
9.7% of students at West Freehold School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Freehold School?
The largest demographic group at West Freehold School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Freehold, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Freehold School?
West Freehold School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 West Freehold School rank among elementary schools in Freehold?
By Resource Investment Index, West Freehold School ranks #4 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 West Freehold 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.