FREDON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL
Fredon Township School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fredon Township School District school district, located in NEWTON, NJ with about 219 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Fredon Township School has a student/teacher ratio of about 8:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Fredon Township School, located in Newton, New Jersey, serves as the primary educational institution for students in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade within the Fredon Township School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it prioritizes a supportive and nurturing learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects while offering a curriculum intended to prepare students for the transition to middle school in the Kittatinny Regional School District.
Beyond the classroom, the school is recognized for its commitment to maintaining a small-town, close-knit atmosphere that encourages active parent and community involvement. It offers a variety of extracurricular activities and programs aimed at enriching the student experience and promoting character development. By focusing on individualized attention and a collaborative partnership between families and faculty, Fredon Township School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience that emphasizes student success and civic responsibility.
For more information, contact Fredon Township School at (973) 383-4151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NEWTON, NJ 07860
(973) 383-4151
FREDON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NEWTON, NJ with about 219 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Fredon Township School District
- Total Students:
- 219
- Teachers:
- 26.5
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 219 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending FREDON TOWNSHIP SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 88.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.