Freehold Learning Center Elementary School

30 Dutch Lane Road

School District

Freehold Borough Public
Grade

PK, K-3
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:12
Type

public

School Map for Freehold Borough Public School District

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on October 17, 2022

My review rating is based on 2021-2022, 2022-2023 school years.My older son graduated this school in 2020 and the teachers were ok, kind of worn out and tired, grumpy and set in their ways. He loves school but started to not enjoy going because of this.My younger son is now in kindergarten here and this is his second year. Things have changed! The teachers are younger, more upbeat and happier. They possess the skill of passing on that happiness and incorporating it within their teaching. My younger son has had such a better experience here so far. Hopefully they continue to keep this change.
Submitted by parent on August 12, 2019

My experience with the staff is good except one teacher I don’t care for, I don’t trust her and I know that she was not very nice to my special needs child. I don’t like the fact that the school has such a dramatic decline in ratings compared to surrounding schools, I’m looking to move so my children can get a better education
Submitted by parent on February 15, 2019

My daughter is in kindergarten at FLC. I am amazed with the growth she has shown so far this year. Her teacher is excellent. Her classroom is brand new. Also, starting in the 2018-19 school year, FLC has PreK-2nd graders and there was a significant expansion to the school.
Submitted by parent on March 04, 2017

The staff and the teachers made such a huge difference in my child's life. She made strides and progress and was a different child after her years there. I will be forever grateful for the care and love they showed my daughter!'
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2014

The staff is like a welcoming family. Everyone knows my child's name and is quick to assist whenever needed. My daughter's teacher and two class aides are amazing... The curriculum is designed to enhance learning based on every child's specific needs. We could not ve happier with our experiences with the ECLC.
Submitted by parent on March 14, 2014

Pulling child out of this school. First, the school is "open learning" aka, no walls. So your child is expected to learn in a huge room with the other 500 children. Second, Funding, funding, lots of funding .... yet no resources available to help your child if various issues arise. Some of the teachers have very little/no patience. Most of them will advise they minor in child psychology, but they never use it. Finally, took me 3 months of complaining to get a report card in English.
Submitted by parent on September 22, 2013

RED FLAG! As of the start of the 2013-2014 school year, ALL the Principals AND the Super Attendant in this district have been replaced. Can anyone explain?
Submitted by parent on May 13, 2011

My child has been in this school for kindergarten and 1st grade, and our experience has been excellent. Some of the previous posters are way too focused on test scores. My daughter is advanced for her age, so I was initially concerned that the school wouldn't be challenging enough for her. I was wrong. Both of her teachers recognized her talents and individualized instruction. This isn't a cookie cutter school. Kids get personalized attention. There are many obstacles and struggles that these caring teachers must deal with, I"m sure. But if you are you child's advocate and trust these experienced, well-educated professionals, your child will receive a great education. I know of many school district where there are excellent scores, but there are students who are lost in the shuffle with little care. That isn't the case here. The principal called me personally about a small concern about parking--Who does that nowadays? I would want to know about students' experiences when giving low rankings, not a regurgitation of test scores and statistics.
Submitted by parent on March 29, 2011

I just pulled my 2nd grader from this district. All three schools continue to fail AYP (Adequate Yearly Progress). The district s failure to achieve AYP over the last several years may result in serious sanctions and actions placed upon and taken against this school district. This district has the 12th largest percentage of English Limited Language skills (ELL) out of all districts in the state, and it has the 33rd largest percentage of economically disadvantaged students out of all districts. The teachers are inexperience; the administrators are more interested in pensions rather then the parental and student needs. Classes are overcrowded, textbooks are outdated as well as in short supply. This is one of the most under funded districts in the state, with an exponentially growing economically disadvantaged group (defined as students who receive free or reduced price lunches), jumping from 51 percent to 71 percent (of total enrollment) in three years. If you value a quality education for your child, keep looking.