At a glance
Reported students
203
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19.42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
203
Fredon Township School: 203 reported students.
State peer staffing position
38th percentile
10.5:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 186
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.9:1
What the reported data says about Fredon Township School
Fredon Township School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Newton. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Fredon Township School District. NCES reports 203 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.5:1, close to the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (79.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (15.8%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Fredon Township School
- 1How do the reported 10.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 19.42 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 16.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 12.8%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.6
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79.3%
- Hispanic15.8%
- Black0%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Fredon Township School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stillwater Township School Elementary · Stillwater Township School District | PK–06 | 296 | 3.2 mi |
| Merriam Avenue School Elementary · Newton Public School District | PK–04 | 483 | 3.3 mi |
| Green Hills School Elementary · Green Township School District | PK–08 | 414 | 3.7 mi |
| Frelinghuysen Township Elementary School Elementary · Frelinghuysen Township School District | PK–06 | 121 | 4.2 mi |
| Florence M. Burd Elementary · Andover Regional School District | PK–04 | 288 | 5.8 mi |
| Marian E. McKeown Elementary School Elementary · Hampton Township School District | PK–06 | 322 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fredon Township School
What grades does Fredon Township School serve?
Fredon Township School reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fredon Township School District.
How many students attend Fredon Township School?
Fredon Township School reported 203 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 186 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fredon Township School?
The calculated ratio is 10.5:1, based on 203 students and 19.42 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fredon Township School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fredon Township School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fredon Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fredon Township School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
12.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fredon Township School in?
Fredon Township School is part of Fredon Township School District, based in Newton, NJ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fredon Township School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Stillwater Township School (3.2 mi), Merriam Avenue School (3.3 mi), Green Hills School (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.