Memorial Elementary School

memorial.howell.k12.nj.us/

414 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Howell Township Memorial Elementary School, located on Adelphia Road in Freehold, New Jersey, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Howell Township Public School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By integrating a comprehensive curriculum with modern teaching strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, ensuring they meet the standards set by the state of New Jersey.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Memorial Elementary School places a strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative partnership between staff, parents, and the surrounding community to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on essential values, the institution encourages students to become active, responsible, and engaged citizens. Its location in the Adelphia area makes it a central hub for families seeking a nurturing educational setting rooted in local tradition and academic excellence.

414

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Memorial Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	60
Black	13
Asian	30
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	1

White
292 (70.5%)
Hispanic
60 (14.5%)
Asian
30 (7.2%)
Two or More
18 (4.3%)
Black
13 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Howell Township Public School District
Phone:	(732)919-1085
Website:	http://memorial.howell.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	414
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 51

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 69

Grade 5 66