Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

Summary:

Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 131 students in grades PK-6 in Newton, New Jersey. The school is part of the Frelinghuysen Township School District, which is ranked 246 out of 615 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School stands out for its strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to state and district averages. For instance, 70.6% of 4th graders were proficient in ELA, significantly higher than the state average of 51.3%. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 2.2% to 9.0% over the past few years, lower than nearby schools like Willow Grove Elementary School (9.6%) and Merriam Avenue School (33.1%). Additionally, Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School has a favorable student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.9 to 11.7, lower than some surrounding schools such as Central Elementary School (12.7) and Mountain Villa School (16.1).

However, the school's performance has been inconsistent, with its statewide ranking fluctuating significantly over the years, from a high of 18th out of 1,367 New Jersey elementary schools in 2012-2013 to a low of 869th out of 1,342 in 2022-2023. Additionally, while Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School generally outperforms many nearby schools, some schools in the region, such as Hope Township School and Green Hills School, also demonstrate strong academic performance and favorable school metrics, suggesting that Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School may have room for improvement to become a top-performing school in the area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 780 Route 94
       Newton, NJ  07860


(908) 362-6319

District: Frelinghuysen Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
489th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,044 Help


Students who attend Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School usually attend:

High:    North Warren Regional School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.9 Help
Number of students:  131

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
7.6%
Two or more races:
5.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.9% Help


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Compare Details Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School ranks better than 63.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.66. (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 (82.4%), Hispanic (7.6%), two or more races (5.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School is 9.9. (See more...)
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Compare Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School employs 13.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School is $12,044.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School 489th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Frelinghuysen Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Frelinghuysen Township School District 246th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 63.46 555th 1204 53.9%
2004 62.26 621st 1298 52.2%
2005 79.56 194th 1303 85.1%
2006 83.05 68th 1314 94.8%
2007 80.55 113th 1329 91.5%
2008 85.96 18th 1338 98.7%
2009 85.91 72nd 1346 94.7%
2010 81.56 162nd 1354 88.0%
2011 86.87 37th 1360 97.3%
2012 86.03 50th 1363 96.3%
2013 88.81 18th 1367 98.7%
2014 86.93 65th 1363 95.2%
2015 69.84 430th 1357 68.3%
2016 72.05 410th 1346 69.5%
2017 62.93 555th 1352 58.9%
2018 69.24 460th 1353 66.0%
2019 67.99 475th 1360 65.1%
2021 75.82 283rd 1317 78.5%
2022 63.54 514th 1345 61.8%
2023 64.66 489th 1342 63.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.76 632nd 1333 52.6%
2021 61.87 428th 1290 66.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.31 545th 1334 59.1%
2021 95.31 29th 1297 97.8%
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Rank History for White students at Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.72 504th 1022 50.7%
2019 43.59 606th 1023 40.8%
2021 69.21 235th 964 75.6%
2022 43.30 574th 976 41.2%
2023 50.87 486th 975 50.2%
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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 Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 139 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 141
1989 161 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1990 164 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 168
1991 166 2 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 171
1992 173 2 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 178
1993 175 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1994 182 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 186
1995 188 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1996 188 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1998 197 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1999 210 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2000 206 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2001 208 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2002 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2003 214 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2004 213 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2005 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2006 192 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 197 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2008 188 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 179 3 0 1 0 0 4 0 187
2010 180 3 0 4 0 0 3 0 190
2011 172 3 0 2 0 1 0 0 178
2012 155 3 0 7 0 1 0 0 166
2013 146 3 0 3 0 0 0 0 152
2014 148 4 0 2 0 0 1 0 155
2015 143 2 0 3 0 0 1 0 149
2016 146 1 0 3 0 0 7 0 157
2017 143 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 150
2018 131 1 0 4 0 0 6 0 142
2019 132 2 0 7 0 0 7 0 148
2020 115 4 0 9 0 0 9 0 137
2021 113 4 0 6 0 0 7 0 130
2022 106 5 0 10 0 0 7 0 128
2023 108 6 0 10 0 0 7 0 131

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 Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 8.0 17.6 n/a
1989 164 9.0 18.2 n/a
1990 168 9.0 18.6 3
1991 171 9.0 19.0 3.5
1992 178 10.0 17.8 5.6
1993 179 13.7 13.1 3.4
1994 186 14.7 12.7 3.2
1995 192 14.8 13.0 1.6
1996 192 14.8 13.0 1.6
1998 198 14.2 13.9 3
1999 211 17.9 11.8 0.9
2000 208 17.4 12.0 1
2001 209 18.3 11.4 1.9
2002 214 20.9 10.2 4.2
2003 214 20.9 10.2 4.2
2004 213 18.0 11.8 3.3
2005 205 18.0 11.4 n/a
2006 194 18.2 10.7 5.2
2007 198 16.1 12.3 6.6
2008 191 14.0 13.6 3.1
2009 187 18.9 8.9 5.3
2010 190 13.0 14.6 3.7
2011 178 11.0 16.1 5.1
2012 166 15.9 10.4 4.2
2013 152 15.4 9.8 3.3
2014 155 15.4 10.0 7.7
2015 149 13.0 11.4 12.1
2016 157 14.0 11.2 10.8
2017 150 13.6 11.0 5.3
2018 142 11.6 12.1 7
2019 148 10.6 13.8 4.1
2020 137 12.1 11.3 4.4
2021 130 11.1 11.7 2.3
2022 128 12.1 10.5 6.3
2023 131 13.1 9.9 9.9

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 Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 141 8.0 17.6 n/a
1989 164 9.0 18.2 n/a
1990 168 9.0 18.6 3
1991 171 9.0 19.0 3.5
1992 178 10.0 17.8 5.6
1993 179 13.7 13.1 3.4
1994 186 14.7 12.7 3.2
1995 192 14.8 13.0 1.6
1996 192 14.8 13.0 1.6
1998 198 14.2 13.9 3
1999 211 17.9 11.8 0.9
2000 208 17.4 12.0 1
2001 209 18.3 11.4 1.9
2002 214 20.9 10.2 4.2
2003 214 20.9 10.2 4.2
2004 213 18.0 11.8 3.3
2005 205 18.0 11.4 n/a
2006 194 18.2 10.7 5.2
2007 198 16.1 12.3 6.6
2008 191 14.0 13.6 3.1
2009 187 18.9 8.9 5.3
2010 190 13.0 14.6 3.7
2011 178 11.0 16.1 5.1
2012 166 15.9 10.4 4.2
2013 152 15.4 9.8 3.3
2014 155 15.4 10.0 7.7
2015 149 13.0 11.4 12.1
2016 157 14.0 11.2 10.8
2017 150 13.6 11.0 5.3
2018 142 11.6 12.1 7
2019 148 10.6 13.8 4.1
2020 137 12.1 11.3 4.4
2021 130 11.1 11.7 2.3
2022 128 12.1 10.5 6.3
2023 131 13.1 9.9 9.9

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $418 (3.5%) $11,626 (96.5%) $12,044

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 475th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 489th of 1342 Elementary schools
 1.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)58.840
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township School District)58.840
 18.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)64.770
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township School District)64.770
 5.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)70.970.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township School District)70.970.6
 0.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)7558.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township School District)7558.9
 16.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)66.760
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township School District)66.760
 6.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)38.960
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township School District)38.960
 21.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)61.150
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Frelinghuysen Township School District)61.150
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School)55.520
 35.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Frelinghuysen Township School District)55.520
 35.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students148131
 11.5%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic710
 42.9%
Pacific Islander00
White132108
 18.2%
Two or More Races77
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.1%9.9%
 5.9%


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Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School ranks 489th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : North Warren Regional School

In the 2022-23 school year, 131 students attended Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School.

Students at Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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