JOSEPH J CATENA SCHOOL
Joseph J Catena School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Freehold Township School District school district, located in FREEHOLD, NJ with about 486 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 42 teachers, Joseph J Catena School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 Joseph J. Catena School, located on Burlington Road in Freehold, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades 3 through 5. As part of the Freehold Township School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging academic environment that emphasizes core literacy, mathematics, and science instruction while encouraging the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its commitment to creating a well-rounded educational experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school.
Beyond its academic curriculum, the Joseph J. Catena School places a strong focus on community involvement and school spirit. The institution actively encourages collaboration between educators, parents, and students to build an inclusive atmosphere where individual learning needs are addressed. With a dedicated staff and a variety of enrichment programs, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning and positive citizenship in its student body, remaining a central fixture within the Freehold Township educational landscape.
For more information, contact Joseph J Catena School at (732) 431-4430 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FREEHOLD, NJ 07728-1598
(732) 431-4430
JOSEPH J CATENA SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FREEHOLD, NJ with about 486 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Freehold Township School District
- Total Students:
- 486
- Teachers:
- 42
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 486 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending JOSEPH J CATENA SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 76.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.7%
- Asian
- 6.8%
- Black or African American
- 4.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.5%
- Male
- 53.5%
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.