Dwight D. Eisenhower School

dde.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/

558 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

The Dwight D. Eisenhower School, located 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 known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core academic excellence while encouraging social-emotional growth and the development of essential critical-thinking skills.

The school community places a high priority on inclusivity and collaboration, often leveraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to enhance the student experience. Beyond its academic offerings, the Dwight D. Eisenhower School typically provides various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to nurture students' interests and talents, aiming to prepare them for a smooth transition into middle school.

558

Total Students

70.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dwight D. Eisenhower School
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	54
Black	26
Asian	49
Two or More	9
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
416 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
54 (9.7 %)
Asian
49 (8.8 %)
Black
26 (4.7 %)
Two or More
9 (1.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle 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)431-3910
Website:	http://dde.freeholdtwp.k12.nj.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	558
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	70.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	71
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 6 182

Grade 7 191

Grade 8 184

Ungraded 1