C. Richard Applegate School vs Park Avenue Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. Richard Applegate School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
Park Avenue Elementary School
Freehold · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
463 students
| Measure | C. Richard Applegate School Freehold, New Jersey | Park Avenue Elementary School Freehold, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #525 of 1,479 | #1111 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #6231 of 50,301 | #28058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 358 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 8.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 42% |
| city | Freehold | Freehold |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Richard Applegate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 45.8).
- •C. Richard Applegate School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •C. Richard Applegate School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 45%).
- •C. Richard Applegate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 83.2%).
- •Park Avenue Elementary School does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 9.9).
- •Park Avenue Elementary School is the larger school with 463 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is C. Richard Applegate School better than Park Avenue Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), C. Richard Applegate School ranks higher (77.8 vs 45.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are C. Richard Applegate School and Park Avenue Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Freehold and Freehold in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Richard Applegate School: 358. Park Avenue Elementary School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Richard Applegate School and Park Avenue Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
C. Richard Applegate School is 525th of 1,479 and Park Avenue Elementary School is 1111th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).