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#1649 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Adelphia Elementary School
Elementary School · Howell Township Public School District · Freehold, NJ
A Howell Township Public School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
495 ADELPHIA ROAD, Freehold, NJ 07728
- Math 57% proficient (2014)
- Reading 67% proficient (2014)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adelphia Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2014 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2011, to 62% in 2014, across a 6-year record (2009–2014).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2014) · reading/ELA 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2014)
Based on 12 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Adelphia Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low0/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$107,042
Median home value
$490,000
Median rent
$1,941/mo
College educated
46.3%
Homeownership
77.1%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07728; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edith M. Griebling Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–2 | 1.1 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| The Goddard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–4 | 2.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Land O'pines Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–2 | 2.6 mi | 470 | Compare → |
| Farmingdale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–8 | 2.7 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howell Township Public School District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $25,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adelphia Elementary School is listed in Howell Township Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adelphia Elementary School
Adelphia Elementary School is a public elementary school in Freehold, NJ, part of Howell Township Public School District, serving approximately 391 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,649 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adelphia Elementary School
What grades does Adelphia Elementary School serve?
Adelphia Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Adelphia Elementary School?
Adelphia Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adelphia Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adelphia Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adelphia Elementary School rank in NJ?
Adelphia Elementary School ranks #1,649 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Adelphia Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adelphia Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adelphia Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adelphia Elementary School has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2014).
Is Adelphia Elementary School a charter school?
No, Adelphia Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adelphia Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Adelphia Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adelphia Elementary School?
22.5% of students at Adelphia Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monmouth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (732) 919-1553
- Area population (ZIP 07728)
- 56,623
- Area average commute
- 31.1 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2014 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2014 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 07728; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2014; directory SY 2023–24
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