Park Avenue Elementary School

Summary:

Park Avenue Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Freehold, New Jersey, serving grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 484 students. The school is part of the Freehold Borough School District, which is ranked 488 out of 613 districts in New Jersey and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Park Avenue Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, attendance, and equity. The school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 8.7% in 2020-2021 to 16.6% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by NJSLA test scores, is consistently below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 33.8% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 43.6%. In mathematics, the proficiency rates were even lower, with only 31.5% of 3rd-graders and 23.1% of 5th-graders meeting or exceeding the standards.

When compared to other elementary schools in the surrounding area, Park Avenue Elementary School performs significantly worse. For example, Wemrock Brook School, which is part of the Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District, consistently outperforms Park Avenue Elementary School in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates that are 20-30 percentage points higher. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Park Avenue Elementary School may be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance, and the disparities in performance between different student subgroups suggest that the school may be struggling to provide equitable educational opportunities for all students.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 280 Park Ave.
       Freehold, NJ  07728-2006


(732) 761-2124

District: Freehold Borough School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
938th of 1,338 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,564 Help


Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Freehold Intermediate School
High:    Freehold Borough High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.9 Help
Number of students:  484

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
78.9%
White:
10.5%
African American:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Park Avenue Elementary School ranks worse than 70.1% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.36. (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: Hispanic (78.9%), White (10.5%), African American (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Park Avenue Elementary School is 8.9. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Park Avenue Elementary School is $12,564.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Park Avenue Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Park Avenue Elementary School 938th of 1338 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Park Avenue Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Freehold Borough School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Freehold Borough School District 488th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Park Avenue Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 38.23 851st 1204 29.3%
2004 14.76 1134th 1298 12.6%
2005 13.56 1167th 1303 10.4%
2006 18.15 1141st 1314 13.2%
2007 23.99 1113th 1329 16.3%
2008 29.68 1072nd 1338 19.9%
2009 13.76 1195th 1346 11.2%
2010 12.07 1217th 1354 10.1%
2011 15.12 1198th 1360 11.9%
2012 21.58 1136th 1363 16.7%
2013 13.94 1211th 1367 11.4%
2014 19.82 1153rd 1363 15.4%
2015 21.18 1095th 1357 19.3%
2016 15.92 1153rd 1346 14.3%
2017 19.32 1109th 1352 18.0%
2018 27.47 1031st 1353 23.8%
2019 33.47 955th 1360 29.8%
2021 18.71 1047th 1317 20.5%
2022 30.22 936th 1345 30.4%
2023 29.35 958th 1342 28.6%
2024 30.36 938th 1338 29.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.46 191st 434 56.0%
2019 62.49 141st 463 69.5%
2021 40.31 207th 411 49.6%
2022 52.07 169th 489 65.4%
2023 45.17 221st 499 55.7%
2024 50.09 197th 559 64.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.29 862nd 1001 13.9%
2019 16.50 861st 1007 14.5%
2021 20.04 717th 868 17.4%
2022 21.68 738th 949 22.2%
2023 23.55 717th 958 25.2%
2024 30.26 639th 989 35.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.90 450th 942 52.2%
2019 58.73 302nd 948 68.1%
2021 37.43 526th 839 37.3%
2022 56.05 304th 863 64.8%
2023 47.76 426th 910 53.2%
2024 57.50 315th 939 66.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.34 1005th 1333 24.6%
2019 31.49 949th 1331 28.7%
2021 20.37 1032nd 1290 20.0%
2022 29.32 917th 1326 30.8%
2023 30.72 912th 1318 30.8%
2024 27.34 933rd 1317 29.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.80 999th 1334 25.1%
2019 37.18 865th 1335 35.2%
2021 19.45 1015th 1297 21.7%
2022 32.55 874th 1324 34.0%
2023 30.12 909th 1315 30.9%
2024 34.76 848th 1313 35.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 57.03 198th 522 62.1%
2021 48.47 205th 456 55.0%
2022 76.87 86th 494 82.6%
2023 45.08 240th 463 48.2%
2024 37.51 298th 469 36.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.83 497th 870 42.9%
2019 50.89 407th 899 54.7%
2021 32.92 627th 896 30.0%
2022 44.94 471st 953 50.6%
2023 40.71 555th 982 43.5%
2024 42.92 534th 989 46.0%
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Rank History for White students at Park Avenue Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.23 635th 1022 37.9%
2019 54.25 477th 1023 53.4%
2021 46.25 494th 964 48.8%
2022 48.56 510th 976 47.7%
2023 61.10 372nd 975 61.8%
2024 74.47 204th 963 78.8%
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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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 134 80 1 19 0 n/a n/a 0 234
1989 115 87 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 220
1990 123 91 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 231
1991 115 86 2 24 0 n/a n/a 0 227
1992 142 99 2 33 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1993 144 105 9 33 0 n/a n/a 0 291
1994 160 131 7 33 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1995 165 131 13 38 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1996 165 131 13 38 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1998 169 131 9 66 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1999 181 116 10 97 0 n/a n/a 0 404
2000 170 116 12 126 0 n/a n/a 0 424
2001 178 100 14 154 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 139 81 12 210 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2003 139 81 12 210 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2004 145 78 11 230 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 132 64 18 241 0 n/a n/a 0 455
2006 101 71 18 233 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2007 114 71 15 249 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2008 115 61 6 263 0 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 107 54 6 278 1 1 0 0 447
2010 112 49 8 312 0 0 0 0 481
2011 117 54 7 334 0 0 2 0 514
2012 122 52 9 375 0 0 1 0 559
2013 112 56 10 363 0 0 1 0 542
2014 119 56 9 411 0 2 2 0 599
2015 106 46 10 450 0 2 2 0 616
2016 95 46 7 488 0 1 2 0 639
2017 99 50 8 452 0 1 5 0 615
2018 86 42 7 484 0 0 3 0 622
2019 61 40 6 420 0 0 5 0 532
2020 49 35 7 430 0 0 4 0 525
2021 55 38 6 403 0 0 2 0 504
2022 46 32 7 391 0 0 7 0 483
2023 51 34 10 382 0 0 7 0 484

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 11.0 21.2 n/a
1989 220 13.0 16.9 n/a
1990 231 13.0 17.7 26.4
1991 227 13.0 17.4 38.3
1992 276 15.0 18.4 33
1993 291 17.0 17.1 36.4
1994 331 18.0 18.4 37.5
1995 347 21.4 16.2 38.3
1996 347 21.4 16.2 38.3
1998 375 23.8 15.8 41.6
1999 404 27.2 14.9 43.3
2000 424 29.2 14.5 52.8
2001 446 29.4 15.2 54
2002 442 31.0 14.3 56.3
2003 442 31.0 14.3 56.3
2004 464 33.0 14.1 59.7
2005 455 28.5 16.0 n/a
2006 423 28.0 15.1 62.9
2007 449 28.0 16.0 64.6
2008 445 24.0 18.5 65.8
2009 447 34.7 10.4 67.8
2010 481 28.0 17.1 71.3
2011 514 31.0 16.5 73.2
2012 559 39.3 14.2 66.2
2013 542 38.5 14.0 71.2
2014 599 39.0 15.3 76.1
2015 616 41.0 15.0 72.7
2016 639 45.0 14.2 80.9
2017 615 45.7 13.4 78.5
2018 622 43.5 14.2 81.8
2019 532 47.3 11.2 83.5
2020 525 54.4 9.6 83.2
2021 504 51.8 9.7 81.9
2022 483 53.8 8.9 75.4
2023 484 54.1 8.9 74.4

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 234 11.0 21.2 n/a
1989 220 13.0 16.9 n/a
1990 231 13.0 17.7 26.4
1991 227 13.0 17.4 38.3
1992 276 15.0 18.4 33
1993 291 17.0 17.1 36.4
1994 331 18.0 18.4 37.5
1995 347 21.4 16.2 38.3
1996 347 21.4 16.2 38.3
1998 375 23.8 15.8 41.6
1999 404 27.2 14.9 43.3
2000 424 29.2 14.5 52.8
2001 446 29.4 15.2 54
2002 442 31.0 14.3 56.3
2003 442 31.0 14.3 56.3
2004 464 33.0 14.1 59.7
2005 455 28.5 16.0 n/a
2006 423 28.0 15.1 62.9
2007 449 28.0 16.0 64.6
2008 445 24.0 18.5 65.8
2009 447 34.7 10.4 67.8
2010 481 28.0 17.1 71.3
2011 514 31.0 16.5 73.2
2012 559 39.3 14.2 66.2
2013 542 38.5 14.0 71.2
2014 599 39.0 15.3 76.1
2015 616 41.0 15.0 72.7
2016 639 45.0 14.2 80.9
2017 615 45.7 13.4 78.5
2018 622 43.5 14.2 81.8
2019 532 47.3 11.2 83.5
2020 525 54.4 9.6 83.2
2021 504 51.8 9.7 81.9
2022 483 53.8 8.9 75.4
2023 484 54.1 8.9 74.4

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 Park Avenue Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $988 (7.9%) $11,576 (92.1%) $12,564

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Park Avenue Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 955th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 958th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary School)34.728.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Borough School District)34.728.1
 6.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary School)47.920.5
 27.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Freehold Borough School District)47.920.5
 27.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary School)55.748.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Borough School District)55.748.3
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary School)42.334.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Freehold Borough School District)42.334.2
 8.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Park Avenue Elementary School)44.847.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Freehold Borough School District)44.847.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Park Avenue Elementary School)37.726.4
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Freehold Borough School District)37.726.4
 11.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students532484
 9%
African American4034
 15%
American Indian00
Asian610
 66.7%
Hispanic420382
 9%
Pacific Islander00
White6151
 16.4%
Two or More Races57
 40%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients83.5%74.4%
 9.1%


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Students who attend Park Avenue Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Freehold Intermediate School
High : Freehold Borough High School

Park Avenue Elementary School ranks 938th of 1338 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Park Avenue Elementary School are 79% Hispanic, 11% White, 7% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 484 students attended Park Avenue Elementary School.


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