Aldrich Elementary School

aldrich.howell.k12.nj.us/

393 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

Aldrich Elementary School, located in Howell, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Howell Township Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. With a focus on foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, Aldrich aims to prepare its students for middle school success while encouraging them to become responsible, active participants in their community.

The school community is characterized by strong parent-teacher involvement, often facilitated by a proactive PTA that coordinates enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. Aldrich Elementary strives to maintain a well-rounded curriculum that integrates modern instructional technology with traditional teaching methods. By prioritizing inclusive practices and a positive school climate, the administration and faculty work to ensure that each student has access to a safe and engaging educational experience that addresses their individual learning needs.

393

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Aldrich Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	266
Hispanic	68
Black	14
Asian	16
Two or More	28
American Indian	1

White
266 (67.7 %)
Hispanic
68 (17.3 %)
Two or More
28 (7.1 %)
Asian
16 (4.1 %)
Black
14 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)751-2483
Website:	http://aldrich.howell.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	141
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Grade 3 140

Grade 4 128

Grade 5 125