Farmingdale Elementary

Summary:

Farmingdale Elementary is a public school serving grades PK-8 in Farmingdale, New Jersey, with a student population of 163. The school is part of the Farmingdale Public School District, which is ranked 373 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Farmingdale Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (79.75%) compared to surrounding schools, it has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.3% in 2016-2017 to 21.0% in 2021-2022. This is notably higher than the range of 4.9% to 24.0% seen in nearby schools like Central Elementary School and Aldrich Elementary School. Academically, Farmingdale Elementary has mixed performance, excelling in 8th grade ELA but struggling in 8th grade math compared to state and district averages.

Farmingdale Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 279 out of 1,360 schools in 2018-2019 to 748 out of 1,342 schools in 2022-2023, suggesting the school is struggling to maintain academic performance compared to other New Jersey elementary schools. Additionally, the school's high percentage of white students does not translate to strong performance for that demographic, indicating potential racial achievement gaps. Addressing the school's chronic absenteeism and learning from the successes of nearby Wall Township and Howell Township schools could be important steps in improving the overall quality of education at Farmingdale Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 49 Academy St
       Farmingdale, NJ  07727


(732) 938-9611

District: Farmingdale Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
748th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,141 Help


Students who attend Farmingdale Elementary usually attend:

High:    Howell High School

Student/teacher ratio:  6.9 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.8%
Hispanic:
17.2%
African American:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  22.7% Help


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Compare Details Farmingdale Elementary ranks worse than 55.7% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.51. (See more...)
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Compare Details Farmingdale Elementary ranks better than 53.1% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.1. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.8%), Hispanic (17.2%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Farmingdale Elementary is 6.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Farmingdale Elementary is $15,141.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Farmingdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmingdale Elementary 748th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Farmingdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Farmingdale Elementary 351st of 748 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Farmingdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Farmingdale Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Farmingdale Public School District 373rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Farmingdale Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Farmingdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 71.96 405th 1204 66.4%
2004 77.91 245th 1298 81.1%
2005 69.79 467th 1303 64.2%
2006 88.26 2nd 1314 99.8%
2007 65.82 585th 1329 56.0%
2008 57.61 719th 1338 46.3%
2009 63.57 594th 1346 55.9%
2010 71.01 433rd 1354 68.0%
2011 71.40 429th 1360 68.5%
2012 72.61 431st 1363 68.4%
2013 56.32 724th 1367 47.0%
2014 60.14 655th 1363 51.9%
2015 47.63 751st 1357 44.7%
2016 50.68 711th 1346 47.2%
2017 53.50 687th 1352 49.2%
2018 68.43 470th 1353 65.3%
2019 79.76 279th 1360 79.5%
2021 48.32 619th 1317 53.0%
2022 34.84 870th 1345 35.3%
2023 44.51 748th 1342 44.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Farmingdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 26.67 916th 1290 29.0%
2022 20.06 1051st 1326 20.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Farmingdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 41.03 682nd 1297 47.4%
2022 30.29 906th 1324 31.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Farmingdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.13 95th 1022 90.7%
2019 85.41 89th 1023 91.3%
2021 47.58 473rd 964 50.9%
2022 13.19 887th 976 9.1%
2023 48.82 507th 975 48.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Farmingdale Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Farmingdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 70.83 206th 574 64.1%
2004 56.44 338th 588 42.5%
2005 83.53 70th 599 88.3%
2007 73.46 186th 631 70.5%
2008 74.56 170th 640 73.4%
2009 76.22 158th 664 76.2%
2010 80.72 111th 677 83.6%
2011 86.08 43rd 684 93.7%
2012 69.79 258th 677 61.9%
2014 80.32 131st 717 81.7%
2015 52.36 331st 713 53.6%
2016 49.25 357th 713 49.9%
2017 59.02 292nd 712 59.0%
2018 63.63 249th 716 65.2%
2019 81.58 109th 745 85.4%
2021 72.72 156th 652 76.1%
2022 67.12 207th 745 72.2%
2023 49.10 351st 748 53.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Farmingdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.80 66th 435 84.8%
2022 91.34 25th 512 95.1%
2023 66.20 152nd 509 70.1%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Farmingdale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 142 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 148
1989 152 1 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1990 166 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1991 189 8 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 200
1992 197 9 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 206
1993 196 6 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 203
1994 191 5 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1995 195 8 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1996 195 8 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1998 201 3 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1999 195 3 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2000 194 3 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2001 179 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 186
2002 147 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2003 147 3 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 159
2004 146 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2005 144 3 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2006 141 5 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2007 133 7 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 150
2008 123 9 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 143
2009 119 10 4 11 0 1 0 0 145
2010 123 6 0 12 0 0 9 0 150
2011 117 9 3 20 0 6 1 0 156
2012 103 12 3 24 0 7 3 0 152
2013 113 13 2 14 0 8 0 0 150
2014 112 13 3 14 0 6 0 0 148
2015 123 12 3 22 0 5 0 0 165
2016 121 16 3 23 0 5 0 0 168
2017 119 17 2 19 0 4 0 0 161
2018 94 11 3 35 0 1 12 0 156
2019 106 13 2 21 0 1 12 0 155
2020 114 13 2 20 0 1 12 0 162
2021 118 10 1 24 0 1 6 0 160
2022 125 7 0 24 0 0 3 0 159
2023 130 3 0 28 0 0 2 0 163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Farmingdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 148 11.0 13.4 n/a
1989 159 12.0 13.2 n/a
1990 169 12.0 14.0 0.6
1991 200 15.0 13.3 3.5
1992 206 14.0 14.7 3.4
1993 203 15.2 13.4 8.4
1994 198 15.7 12.6 4
1995 208 15.3 13.6 1.4
1996 208 15.3 13.6 1.4
1998 214 14.3 15.0 4.2
1999 208 15.3 13.6 4.8
2000 200 15.6 12.8 8
2001 186 15.8 11.8 5.9
2002 159 15.9 10.0 2.5
2003 159 15.9 10.0 2.5
2004 154 15.9 9.7 4.5
2005 150 16.0 9.4 n/a
2006 154 17.5 8.8 9.7
2007 150 16.0 9.4 13.3
2008 143 16.0 8.9 14
2009 145 17.7 7.2 14.5
2010 150 13.0 11.5 14.7
2011 156 12.2 12.7 19.2
2012 152 17.3 8.7 21.7
2013 150 19.0 7.8 19.3
2014 148 19.7 7.5 29.7
2015 165 19.0 8.6 32.7
2016 168 21.0 8.0 26.8
2017 161 23.3 6.8 0
2018 156 21.0 7.4 27.6
2019 155 21.8 7.1 21.9
2020 162 23.6 6.8 28.4
2021 160 23.6 6.7 26.9
2022 159 21.8 7.2 20.8
2023 163 23.5 6.9 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Farmingdale Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 148 11.0 13.4 n/a
1989 159 12.0 13.2 n/a
1990 169 12.0 14.0 0.6
1991 200 15.0 13.3 3.5
1992 206 14.0 14.7 3.4
1993 203 15.2 13.4 8.4
1994 198 15.7 12.6 4
1995 208 15.3 13.6 1.4
1996 208 15.3 13.6 1.4
1998 214 14.3 15.0 4.2
1999 208 15.3 13.6 4.8
2000 200 15.6 12.8 8
2001 186 15.8 11.8 5.9
2002 159 15.9 10.0 2.5
2003 159 15.9 10.0 2.5
2004 154 15.9 9.7 4.5
2005 150 16.0 9.4 n/a
2006 154 17.5 8.8 9.7
2007 150 16.0 9.4 13.3
2008 143 16.0 8.9 14
2009 145 17.7 7.2 14.5
2010 150 13.0 11.5 14.7
2011 156 12.2 12.7 19.2
2012 152 17.3 8.7 21.7
2013 150 19.0 7.8 19.3
2014 148 19.7 7.5 29.7
2015 165 19.0 8.6 32.7
2016 168 21.0 8.0 26.8
2017 161 23.3 6.8 0
2018 156 21.0 7.4 27.6
2019 155 21.8 7.1 21.9
2020 162 23.6 6.8 28.4
2021 160 23.6 6.7 26.9
2022 159 21.8 7.2 20.8
2023 163 23.5 6.9 22.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Farmingdale Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $544 (3.6%) $14,597 (96.4%) $15,141

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Farmingdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 279th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 748th of 1342 Elementary schools
 35.2%
Ranks 109th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 351st of 748 Middle schools
 32.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary)8050
 30%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Public School District)8050
 30%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Elementary)7055.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Public School District)7055.5
 14.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary)82.468.8
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Public School District)82.468.8
 13.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Elementary)76.431.3
 45.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Public School District)76.431.3
 45.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary)6047.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Public School District)6047.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Elementary)53.426.3
 27.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Public School District)53.426.3
 27.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary)8035.7
 44.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Public School District)8035.7
 44.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.147.6
 8.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Elementary)66.742.9
 23.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Public School District)66.742.9
 23.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.631.3
 9.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary)68.450
 18.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Public School District)68.450
 18.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Elementary)57.921.4
 36.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Farmingdale Public School District)57.921.4
 36.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Elementary)92.371.4
 20.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Farmingdale Public School District)92.371.4
 20.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students155163
 5.2%
African American133
 76.9%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic2128
 33.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White106130
 22.6%
Two or More Races122
 83.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.9%22.7%
 0.8%


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Students who attend Farmingdale Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Howell High School

Students at Farmingdale Elementary are 80% White, 17% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Farmingdale Elementary ranks 748th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 163 students attended Farmingdale Elementary.


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