At a glance
Reported students
562
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
64.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
498
Freehold Learning Center: 562 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
8.7:1 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
- 588
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52.03
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Freehold Learning Center
Freehold Learning Center is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Freehold. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Freehold Borough School District. NCES reports 562 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.7:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (76%) and White (15.5%). English learners represent 31.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Freehold Learning Center
- 1How do the reported 8.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 64.7 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
- English learners
- 31.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 75.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.66
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.66
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White15.5%
- Hispanic76%
- Black4.8%
- Asian2.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.2%
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
Not reported as 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.
Other schools in Freehold Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
463 reported students
Freehold Intermediate School
Middle · Grades 06–08
498 reported students
Public schools near Freehold Learning Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph J Catena School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | KG–05 | 445 | 1.2 mi |
| C. Richard Applegate School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | KG–05 | 358 | 1.4 mi |
| Park Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Freehold Borough School District | 03–05 | 463 | 1.7 mi |
| Lafayette Mills School Elementary · Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District | 01–05 | 459 | 2.7 mi |
| West Freehold School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | PK–05 | 447 | 2.7 mi |
| Laura Donovan School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | KG–05 | 441 | 3.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Freehold Learning Center
What grades does Freehold Learning Center serve?
Freehold Learning Center reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Freehold Borough School District.
How many students attend Freehold Learning Center?
Freehold Learning Center reported 562 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 588 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Freehold Learning Center?
The calculated ratio is 8.7:1, based on 562 students and 64.7 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 Freehold Learning Center a public, charter, or magnet school?
Freehold Learning Center is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Freehold Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Freehold Learning Center students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
75.6% 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 Freehold Learning Center in?
Freehold Learning Center is part of Freehold Borough School District, based in Freehold, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Freehold Learning Center?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Joseph J Catena School (1.2 mi), C. Richard Applegate School (1.4 mi), Park Avenue Elementary School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.