At a glance
Reported students
445
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
43.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
446
Joseph J Catena School: 445 reported students.
State peer staffing position
32nd percentile
10.2:1 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
- 456
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Joseph J Catena School
Joseph J Catena School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Freehold. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Freehold Township School District. NCES reports 445 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, 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 (70.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.4%). Students served under IDEA represent 16.4%. 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 Joseph J Catena School
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 43.5 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
- 16.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 14.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White70.6%
- Hispanic12.4%
- Black3.6%
- Asian8.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
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
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.
West Freehold School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
447 reported students
Laura Donovan School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
441 reported students
Marshall W. Errickson School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
464 reported students
C. Richard Applegate School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
358 reported students
Clifton T. Barkalow School
Middle · Grades 06–08
574 reported students
Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Middle · Grades 06–08
582 reported students
Public schools near Joseph J Catena 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 Learning Center Elementary · Freehold Borough School District | PK–03 | 562 | 1.2 mi |
| Park Avenue Elementary School Elementary · Freehold Borough School District | 03–05 | 463 | 2.3 mi |
| C. Richard Applegate School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | KG–05 | 358 | 2.6 mi |
| West Freehold School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | PK–05 | 447 | 3.4 mi |
| Laura Donovan School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | KG–05 | 441 | 3.5 mi |
| Marshall W. Errickson School Elementary · Freehold Township School District | KG–05 | 464 | 3.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Joseph J Catena School
What grades does Joseph J Catena School serve?
Joseph J Catena School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Freehold Township School District.
How many students attend Joseph J Catena School?
Joseph J Catena School reported 445 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 456 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Joseph J Catena School?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 445 students and 43.5 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 Joseph J Catena School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Joseph J Catena 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 Joseph J Catena School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
14.4% 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 Joseph J Catena School in?
Joseph J Catena 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 Joseph J Catena School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Freehold Learning Center (1.2 mi), Park Avenue Elementary School (2.3 mi), C. Richard Applegate School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.