Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Edith M. Griebling Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% 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: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Math Proficiency: 43%
- Reading Proficiency: 66%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School's student population of 319 students has grown by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is 0.55, 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)43%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)66%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
15%
33%
Black
8%
15%
White
65%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
319 students attend Edith M. Griebling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Edith M. Griebling Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Edith M. Griebling Elementary School offer ?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Edith M. Griebling Elementary School part of?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is part of Howell Township Public School District.
In what neighborhood is Edith M. Griebling Elementary School located?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is located in the Adelphia neighborhood of Farmingdale, NJ.
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