Edith M. Griebling Elementary School

130 Havens Bridge Road
Farmingdale, NJ 07727
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 278 students in grades Kindergarten-2, 
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 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 43%
  • : 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Edith M. Griebling Elementary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
Total Students
278 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Edith M. Griebling Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (NJ)
(14-15)
43%
36%
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(14-15)
66%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
10%
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Hispanic
10%
32%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
73%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
278 students attend Edith M. Griebling Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Edith M. Griebling Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edith M. Griebling Elementary School?
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, 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 Kindergarten-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.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 278 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 43%
  • : 66%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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