Edith M. Griebling Elementary School

130 HAVENS BRIDGE ROAD
FARMINGDALE, NJ 07727

griebling.howell.k12.nj.us/

319 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Edith M. Griebling Elementary School, located in Farmingdale, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Howell Township Public School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards while integrating modern educational technology, the school aims to prepare its young learners for a successful transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Griebling Elementary is characterized by its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school frequently hosts events, extracurricular activities, and initiatives through its Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO) to enrich the student experience. With a commitment to inclusivity and character education, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, respectful, and engaged members of their local community.

319

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Edith M. Griebling Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	48
Black	25
Asian	16
Two or More	23

White
207 (64.9 %)
Hispanic
48 (15.0 %)
Black
25 (7.8 %)
Two or More
23 (7.2 %)
Asian
16 (5.0 %)

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)751-2487
Website:	http://griebling.howell.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 77

Ungraded 99