Laura Donovan School

lds.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/

449 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Laura Donovan School, located on Stonehurst Boulevard in Freehold, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Freehold Township School District. As a key part of the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment. It is known for fostering a collaborative partnership between educators, students, and parents to help children reach their full potential during their formative years.

The school operates within a district that prioritizes both rigorous curriculum standards and the development of well-rounded students. Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Laura Donovan School typically integrates various programs and extracurricular opportunities designed to encourage creativity, character building, and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and individualized attention, the school strives to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school while creating a nurturing space where children feel encouraged to explore their interests.

449

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laura Donovan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	91
Black	11
Asian	16
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
322 (71.7 %)
Hispanic
91 (20.3 %)
Asian
16 (3.6 %)
Black
11 (2.4 %)
Two or More
8 (1.8 %)
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:	Freehold Township School District
Phone:	(732)431-3321
Website:	http://lds.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	449
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
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 64

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 79

Grade 5 67