Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Adelphia Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Adelphia Elementary School's student population of 404 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Adelphia Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)65-69%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
24%
33%
Black
4%
15%
White
58%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Adelphia Elementary School often compared to?
Adelphia Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ardena Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Adelphia Elementary School?
404 students attend Adelphia Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Adelphia Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Adelphia Elementary School?
Adelphia Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Adelphia Elementary School offer ?
Adelphia Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Adelphia Elementary School part of?
Adelphia Elementary School is part of Howell Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Adelphia Elementary School located?
Adelphia Elementary School is located in the West Freehold neighborhood of Freehold, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in West Freehold.
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