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Laura Donovan School

237 Stonehurst Blvd
Freehold, NJ 07728
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 449 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Laura Donovan School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30% in NJ
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Laura Donovan School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Laura Donovan School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Laura Donovan School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Laura Donovan School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#522 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Laura Donovan School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Laura Donovan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Laura Donovan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Laura Donovan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
10%
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Hispanic
20%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Laura Donovan School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Laura Donovan School and the percentage of Black public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Laura Donovan School and the percentage of White public school students in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Laura Donovan School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Laura Donovan School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New Jersey.
0.44
This chart displays the diversity score of Laura Donovan School and the public school average diversity score of New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Laura Donovan School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Laura Donovan School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New Jersey by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Laura Donovan School's ranking?
Laura Donovan School is ranked #522 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Laura Donovan School often compared to?
Laura Donovan Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Freehold School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Laura Donovan School?
449 students attend Laura Donovan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Laura Donovan School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Laura Donovan School?
Laura Donovan School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Laura Donovan School offer ?
Laura Donovan School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Laura Donovan School part of?
Laura Donovan School is part of Freehold Township School District.
In what neighborhood is Laura Donovan School located?
Laura Donovan School is located in the West Freehold neighborhood of Freehold, NJ. There are 5 other public schools located in West Freehold.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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