Serving 377 students in grades Kindergarten-5, C. Richard Applegate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
C. Richard Applegate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
C. Richard Applegate School's student population of 377 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Thu. Sep 4, 2025
School Rankings
C. Richard Applegate School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of C. Richard Applegate School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#744 out of 2184 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
10%
Hispanic
15%
34%
Black
3%
15%
White
71%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is C. Richard Applegate School's ranking?
C. Richard Applegate School is ranked #744 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend C. Richard Applegate School?
377 students attend C. Richard Applegate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of C. Richard Applegate School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of C. Richard Applegate School?
C. Richard Applegate School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does C. Richard Applegate School offer ?
C. Richard Applegate School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is C. Richard Applegate School part of?
C. Richard Applegate School is part of Freehold Township School District.
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