Newell Elementary School

Newell Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-4
27 High St,  Allentown, NJ
Upper Freehold Regional School District
4.4
543 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Kelly Huggins
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
487:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.7%
Female
45.3%
White
79.7%
Hispanic
9.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.6%
Black
2.4%
Two or more races
1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 64 Reviews
5.0 parent
6/3/2024
My son went to Newell and we had a wonderful experience. He was challenged educationally, but also gave him the support he needed if he ever struggled. We lost my husband when my son was 8. The school rallied around us, gave my son the love he needed away from home. The guidance department gave him...
5.0 student
5/25/2018
This school is great, it has amazing teachers, great students, the kids who don't need help and go to a gifted and talented program. Also the ids in lower levels get all the help they could ever want from these kind loving teachers and the students seem to make friends easily!
5.0 parent
9/8/2017
We couldn't be more pleased! All student levels are supported, from the kids who need extra help to the gifted and talented program. Teachers are amazing, as is the guidance counselor. Many teachers live in the community and have been at the school for years, giving the school a real family feeling.
5.0 parent
6/16/2016
From the schools Superintendent to my child's teacher - this staff is concerned, responsive, pro-active, skilled, cooperative, understanding, and organized. Nothing but good experiences so far.

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Newell Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-4 in Allentown, NJ, in the Upper Freehold neighborhood, and is served by the Upper Freehold Regional School District in New Jersey. The school has a total enrollment of 543 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 52% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Newell Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $594,865. Discover additional schools in the area, like Allentown High School, Stonebridge Middle School, Yardville Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Allentown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Newell Elementary School.

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