Newell Elementary School

27 High Street

School District

Upper Freehold Regional
Grade

PK, K-4
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:11
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on June 03, 2024

My son went to Newell and we had a wonderful experience. He was challenged educationally, but also gave him the support he needed if he ever struggled. We lost my husband when my son was 8. The school rallied around us, gave my son the love he needed away from home. The guidance department gave him a safe place to talk and share his emotions. By time he was in 4th grade he wrote a book with the guidance counselor so he can help other kids who lost a parent. He’s now in HS and an honor roll student who is well rounded and a hard working student.
Submitted by student on May 24, 2018

This school is great, it has amazing teachers, great students, the kids who don't need help and go to a gifted and talented program. Also the ids in lower levels get all the help they could ever want from these kind loving teachers and the students seem to make friends easily!
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2017

We couldn't be more pleased! All student levels are supported, from the kids who need extra help to the gifted and talented program. Teachers are amazing, as is the guidance counselor. Many teachers live in the community and have been at the school for years, giving the school a real family feeling.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2016

From the schools Superintendent to my child's teacher - this staff is concerned, responsive, pro-active, skilled, cooperative, understanding, and organized. Nothing but good experiences so far.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2012

The elementary teachers and supporting staff have made the struggles of my kids' adjustments into a ne school and neighborhood a walk in the park! Having relocated twice, we know how hard it is on the children and really scrutinized this district, the area and the staff - and all we can say is how happy we were to find this neighborhood! Thank you to Mr. Fitzpatrick for being on top of all there is in school communications!
Submitted by parent on May 11, 2011

The school is overcrowded and allows for everyone to get "A" so the scool report card improves and th government $ is collected. There is a need for fresh blood new curriculum and less apathy all around.
Submitted by other on May 10, 2011

I graduated AHS in 1981, and I cherish those memories dearly. Great teachers who really cared, and showed genuine affection for "their" kids. And the admiration was mutual. Those days were truly the best of my life , because I had such caring teachers.
Submitted by parent on May 15, 2010

The entire staff from the teacher aides, office staff, teachers all the way up to the superintendent go above and beyond what they are asked to do. The feeling inside the school is very family-like. Everyone working in the building is trule concerned about the childrens total well=being educationally, socially, emotionally. The school deserves a reward for the safe feeling it gives it's students and the peace of mind it gives its parents.
Submitted by parent on May 14, 2010

Staff is great and very responsive! Very involved, well informed public.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2010

The old saying 'it takes a village to raise a child' is true of Allentown. The community spirit speaks volumns about how much we treasure our schools, teachers, staff and adminstration. We, like other communities face severe cuts, but still remain a community united. It is a privledge to be part of the Upper Freehold Regional School system.
Submitted by parent on May 10, 2010

I grew up in the UFRSD school district and it's pretty cool that my children are now part of the same caring school community... Although we are located in the middle of New Jersey, we live in a beautiful rural area. While many things have stayed the same, most changes at the school have been for the better and in the best interest of the children. They have made great strides in the quality of education. I have been VERY happy with each teacher my 2nd grader has had. The amount of stuff he has learned each school year continues to amaze me...
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2010

I love this school because it is always about the kids. The teachers always put the kids first. We could never ask for a better group of teachers.
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2010

Teachers, curriculum, and family values involved with my childs education are wonderful!
Submitted by parent on May 06, 2010

This school instills fundamentals of learning, as well as character values.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

My kis love it here. We really appreciate the teachers & staff and how dedicated they are to making the experience a successful one.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

They truly care about the kids and teach not only education, but life and being a good citizen and person.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

I am impressed with the dedication and caring support of our staff!
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

UFRES is like home to my children. Their teachers are amazing and the warm loving environment they create help my children learn to their maximum capacity. Their class sizes are just right for the attention children need. ICS is growing in our district and the Special Ed teachers are an absolute necessity to make this climate work for all children. I would love to see the student teacher ratio remain the same as it is today, that is part of the reason we moved here.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2010

We moved here five years ago so our children could continue their education from elementary, into middle and high school and not have to transfer into a private school. The staff, students and families in the community are very close knit and everyone looks out for the children. My children are in the G&T program and now my oldest is in all Honors classes at the HS. They are also very active in the sports programs offered through the middle & HS and have wonderful coaches who are also a big influence and mentors for our boys. This school has done a great job so far in giving my boys a wonderful education and morals to continue on to college and memories that will last them a lifetime. I love UFREMS.
Submitted by teacher on May 05, 2010

Students who reach our high school are so well prepared from the elementary and middle school experience; they send us motivated and enthusiastic learniers.