C. Richard Applegate School

47 JEANNE BRENNAN DRIVE
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728

cra.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

C. Richard Applegate School, located in Freehold, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Freehold Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational knowledge in core subjects while encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and a lifelong passion for learning.

Beyond the classroom, C. Richard Applegate School emphasizes the importance of community and character education. The school actively works to create a partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success. With a focus on preparing young learners for their future academic careers, the school provides a variety of resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a structured, nurturing atmosphere that reflects the district’s commitment to excellence in education.

358

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C. Richard Applegate School
Demographic	Student Count
White	258
Hispanic	49
Black	14
Asian	27
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

White
258 (72.1%)
Hispanic
49 (13.7%)
Asian
27 (7.5%)
Black
14 (3.9%)
Two or More
9 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Freehold Township School District
Phone:	(732)431-5460
Website:	http://cra.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 77