Newell Elementary School
Newell Elementary School serves 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Newell Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Newell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Newell Elementary School's student population of 486 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
486 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Newell Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Newell Elementary School is 0.35, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 2183 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
9%
31%
Black
3%
15%
White
80%
41%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Newell Elementary School's ranking?
Newell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Newell Elementary School?
486 students attend Newell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Newell Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newell Elementary School?
Newell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Newell Elementary School offer ?
Newell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Newell Elementary School part of?
Newell Elementary School is part of Upper Freehold Regional School District.
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