At a glance
Reported students
582
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
67.92
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 440 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Dwight D. Eisenhower School: 582 reported students.
State peer staffing position
12th percentile
8.6:1 reported; state peer median 10.8:1. 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
- 600
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Dwight D. Eisenhower School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Freehold. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Freehold Township School District. NCES reports 582 students for 2024–25.
Among 440 middle schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 543 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.6:1, below the New Jersey median of 10.8:1 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 (68.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%). Students served under IDEA represent 17.2%. 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School
- 1How do the reported 8.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 67.92 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 17.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68.7%
- Hispanic11.9%
- Black5%
- Asian10.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial3.3%
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.
Other schools in Freehold Township School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Clifton T. Barkalow School
Middle · Grades 06–08
574 reported students
Marshall W. Errickson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
West Freehold School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Joseph J Catena School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
445 reported students
Laura Donovan School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
C. Richard Applegate School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Public schools near Dwight D. Eisenhower 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold Intermediate School Middle · Freehold Borough School District | 06–08 | 498 | 2.4 mi |
| Cedar Drive Middle School Middle · Colts Neck Township School District | 06–08 | 319 | 2.8 mi |
| Clifton T. Barkalow School Middle · Freehold Township School District | 06–08 | 574 | 3.6 mi |
| Marlboro Middle School Middle · Marlboro Township School District | 06–08 | 935 | 5 mi |
| Howell Township Middle School North Middle · Howell Township Public School District | 06–08 | 970 | 5.8 mi |
| Pine Brook School Middle · Manalapan-Englishtown Regional School District | 06–06 | 494 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dwight D. Eisenhower School
What grades does Dwight D. Eisenhower School serve?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Freehold Township School District.
How many students attend Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School reported 582 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 56th percentile among 440 New Jersey middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 600 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
The calculated ratio is 8.6:1, based on 582 students and 67.92 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 10.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Dwight D. Eisenhower School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Freehold Township School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Dwight D. Eisenhower School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.5% 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 Dwight D. Eisenhower School in?
Dwight D. Eisenhower School is part of Freehold Township School District, based in Freehold, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Dwight D. Eisenhower School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Freehold Intermediate School (2.4 mi), Cedar Drive Middle School (2.8 mi), Clifton T. Barkalow School (3.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.