Land O'Pines Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

81 Windeler Road
Howell, NJ 07731-8700

(732) 751-2489

District: Howell Township Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,422

Students who attend Land O'Pines Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Freehold Township High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.6

Number of students: 470

Racial breakdown:

White:

62.3%

Hispanic:

22.8%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Land O'Pines Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2015 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.41. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Land O'Pines Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Howell Township Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (62.3%), Hispanic (22.8%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Land O'Pines Elementary School is 10.6, which is the 5^th best among 5 elementary schools in the Howell Township Public School District. (See more...)

Compare Land O'Pines Elementary School employs 44 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Land O'Pines Elementary School is $10,422, which is the 4^th highest among 5 elementary schools in the Howell Township Public School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Land O'Pines Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Howell Township Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Howell Township Public School District 334^th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Land O'Pines Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NJ State Percentile
2003	57.99	624^th	1204	48.2%
2004	71.58	415^th	1298	68.0%
2005	73.05	387^th	1303	70.3%
2006	76.74	285^th	1314	78.3%
2007	77.01	233^rd	1329	82.5%
2008	77.80	233^rd	1338	82.6%
2009	77.72	267^th	1346	80.2%
2010	79.42	224^th	1354	83.5%
2011	72.34	406^th	1360	70.1%
2012	68.59	530^th	1363	61.1%
2013	78.26	275^th	1367	79.9%
2014	69.61	482^nd	1363	64.6%
2015	71.41	408^th	1357	69.9%

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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 12, 2015

Unfortunately since an admin. change this school is very poorly run. Academically school is OK, but elementary school years should also include fun learning experiences and social interactions. In the 6 year attendance, k-5, there was not one field trip, no show and tell for the little ones, no science fair etc. For all special days/holidays there are no activities like eg. mothers day tea, fathers day trivia or flag football, father daughter dance etc. No after school activities are offered like Lego, drama or science clubs. Social activities, so that the kids and parents get to know each other are minimized to a bingo night in spring and a pumpkin event in fall. Ice cream socials are not allowed and there are no end of year carnivals/get togethers either anymore.
Pto collects money with various fundraisers and tries to implement new, fun activities other schools in this district do/allow for years, but everything "new" gets shut down by the principal. Sporadic assemblies "lighten the day" a bit, but otherwise there is no talking allowed in hallways, during lunch you can't sit where you want and to top it there is quiet time instead of social interaction. Very disappointing 6 year experience. Hope for an admin. change if you are in or move to this district. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, March 20, 2015

I'm not quite sure what school the previous poster is referring to as Land O Pines DOES have quite a few activities. Over the past 2 years, we have attended pumpkin carving in the fall, Barnes and Noble nights, TONS of dining to donate evenings, Spring Pirate Pizza Bingo. As a matter of fact, Book and Blankets- a school wide evening reading event- is next week! I truly believe a school is as good as the parents. If you get involved, stay on top of activities and show initiative, you will have a positive experience. I did get involved and am very happy that we attend LOP. As a side note, our principal does run a tight ship and under such guidance, my daughter is flourishing! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Land O'Pines Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	622	39	34	26	0	n/a	n/a	721
1989	671	35	32	21	0	n/a	n/a	759
1990	445	25	34	15	0	n/a	n/a	519
1991	469	23	35	25	0	n/a	n/a	552
1992	502	26	19	23	0	n/a	n/a	570
1993	546	53	34	23	1	n/a	n/a	657
1994	596	64	33	19	1	n/a	n/a	713
1995	582	88	32	19	0	n/a	n/a	721
1996	582	88	32	19	0	n/a	n/a	721
1998	622	107	32	32	0	n/a	n/a	793
1999	615	98	41	34	1	n/a	n/a	789
2000	547	94	31	31	8	n/a	n/a	711
2001	537	84	37	35	0	n/a	n/a	693
2002	547	66	23	44	0	n/a	n/a	680
2003	547	66	23	44	0	n/a	n/a	680
2004	500	21	29	29	0	n/a	n/a	579
2005	492	14	26	31	0	n/a	n/a	563
2006	489	12	27	27	0	n/a	n/a	555
2007	460	17	23	37	0	n/a	n/a	537
2008	455	26	33	27	0	n/a	n/a	541
2009	457	17	29	33	0	3	2	541
2010	458	16	31	32	0	4	3	544
2011	401	24	23	31	0	2	3	484
2012	421	21	28	43	0	6	2	521
2013	404	25	22	46	0	4	4	505
2014	394	30	25	59	0	5	8	521
2015	390	28	20	67	0	3	9	517
2016	369	20	17	69	0	0	22	497
2017	371	10	23	88	0	0	26	518
2018	366	12	18	90	0	0	28	514
2019	366	12	18	82	0	1	32	511
2020	377	23	18	60	0	0	33	511
2021	363	26	21	49	0	0	27	486
2022	357	34	22	65	0	2	29	509
2023	273	22	16	90	0	0	28	429
2024	293	22	18	107	0	0	30	470

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Land O'Pines Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	721	42.0	17.1	n/a
1989	759	43.0	17.6	n/a
1990	519	39.0	13.3	11.4
1991	552	39.0	14.1	12.3
1992	570	42.0	13.5	14.9
1993	657	45.0	14.6	17.4
1994	713	46.0	15.5	17.5
1995	721	41.0	17.6	17.8
1996	721	41.0	17.6	17.8
1998	793	46.5	17.1	13.9
1999	789	47.5	16.6	14.7
2000	711	43.5	16.3	18.4
2001	693	43.7	15.9	19.5
2002	680	46.5	14.6	17.6
2003	680	46.5	14.6	17.6
2004	579	39.0	14.8	9.3
2005	563	36.5	15.4	n/a
2006	555	34.5	16.1	9.7
2007	537	35.0	15.3	10.2
2008	541	25.0	21.6	11.8
2009	541	37.1	12.2	12
2010	544	34.0	16.0	11.9
2011	484	34.0	14.2	13
2012	521	39.6	13.1	16.5
2013	505	34.0	14.8	17.2
2014	521	44.0	11.8	21.7
2015	517	41.0	12.6	21.7
2016	497	39.0	12.7	17.9
2017	518	38.1	13.5	16.2
2018	514	39.4	13.0	14
2019	511	42.0	12.1	14.9
2020	511	43.1	11.8	16.8
2021	486	45.4	10.7	17.1
2022	509	44.9	11.3	13.6
2023	429	44.4	9.6	19.8
2024	470	44.0	10.6	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Land O'Pines Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	721	42.0	17.1	n/a
1989	759	43.0	17.6	n/a
1990	519	39.0	13.3	11.4
1991	552	39.0	14.1	12.3
1992	570	42.0	13.5	14.9
1993	657	45.0	14.6	17.4
1994	713	46.0	15.5	17.5
1995	721	41.0	17.6	17.8
1996	721	41.0	17.6	17.8
1998	793	46.5	17.1	13.9
1999	789	47.5	16.6	14.7
2000	711	43.5	16.3	18.4
2001	693	43.7	15.9	19.5
2002	680	46.5	14.6	17.6
2003	680	46.5	14.6	17.6
2004	579	39.0	14.8	9.3
2005	563	36.5	15.4	n/a
2006	555	34.5	16.1	9.7
2007	537	35.0	15.3	10.2
2008	541	25.0	21.6	11.8
2009	541	37.1	12.2	12
2010	544	34.0	16.0	11.9
2011	484	34.0	14.2	13
2012	521	39.6	13.1	16.5
2013	505	34.0	14.8	17.2
2014	521	44.0	11.8	21.7
2015	517	41.0	12.6	21.7
2016	497	39.0	12.7	17.9
2017	518	38.1	13.5	16.2
2018	514	39.4	13.0	14
2019	511	42.0	12.1	14.9
2020	511	43.1	11.8	16.8
2021	486	45.4	10.7	17.1
2022	509	44.9	11.3	13.6
2023	429	44.4	9.6	19.8
2024	470	44.0	10.6	17.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Land O'Pines Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$112 (1.1%)	$10,310 (98.9%)	$10,422

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Land O'Pines Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	511	429	16%
African American	12	22	83.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	18	16	11.1%
Hispanic	82	90	9.8%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	366	273	25.4%
Two or More Races	32	28	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	14.9%	19.8%	4.9%

Schools Near Land O'Pines Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NJSLA-S Science (2024)	NJSLA English Language Arts (2024)			NJSLA Mathematics (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NJSLA-S Science 5th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 4th Grade	NJSLA English Language Arts 5th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 3rd Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 4th Grade	NJSLA Mathematics 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Land O'Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	81 Windeler Road	Howell	07731	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 751-2489	470	44	10.6	17.7%	293 (62.3%)	22 (4.7%)	107 (22.8%)	18 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.4%)								(n/a)								$10,422	$112	$10,310
Newbury Elementary School	Public	3-5	179 Newbury Road	Howell	07731	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 751-2491	389	31	12.6	21.1%	245 (63.0%)	15 (3.9%)	82 (21.1%)	18 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (7.2%)	56.3	592^nd of 1338 public elementary schools	55.8%		49.9	668^th of 1342 public elementary schools	50.2%	76	38.7	33.3	61.2	57.1	37.3	51.4	53.7	$8,417	$12	$8,405
Taunton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	41 Taunton Drive	Howell	07731	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 751-2497	447	35	12.8	14.5%	308 (68.9%)	8 (1.8%)	89 (19.9%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.9%)								(n/a)								$8,377	$150	$8,227
Aldrich Elementary School	Public	3-5	615 Aldrich Road	Howell	07731	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 751-2483	370	30	12.5	19.7%	235 (63.5%)	9 (2.4%)	79 (21.4%)	18 (4.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.6%)	50.1	663^rd of 1338 public elementary schools	50.4%		45	742^nd of 1342 public elementary schools	44.7%	79	22.2	41.1	50.7	53.7	55.5	44.3	42.3	$8,546	$16	$8,530
Ardena Elementary School	Public	3-5	355 Adelphia Road	Farmingdale	07727	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 751-2485	324	31	10.4	24.4%	198 (61.1%)	12 (3.7%)	79 (24.4%)	17 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.6%)	54.2	620^th of 1338 public elementary schools	53.7%		45.6	728^th of 1342 public elementary schools	45.8%	108	20.7	59.0	47.3	60.8	56.2	35.1	44.1	$9,486	$330	$9,156
Memorial Elementary School	Public	3-5	485 Adelphia Road	Freehold	07728	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 919-1085	283	34	8.4	30.0%	185 (65.4%)	17 (6.0%)	55 (19.4%)	11 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.3%)	39.2	809^th of 1338 public elementary schools	39.5%		39.5	810^th of 1342 public elementary schools	39.6%	1	20.8	36.7	44.7	34.7	33.8	55.3	37.0	$13,399	$29	$13,370
Adelphia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	495 Adelphia Road	Freehold	07728	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 919-1553	391	34	11.6	22.5%	248 (63.4%)	13 (3.3%)	84 (21.5%)	25 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.1%)								(n/a)								$9,854	$519	$9,335
Crawford-Rodriguez Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1025 Larsen Road	Jackson	08527	Ocean County	Jackson Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(732) 833-4690	590	50	11.8	45.4%	319 (54.1%)	54 (9.2%)	180 (30.5%)	17 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.2%)	29.9	945^th of 1338 public elementary schools	29.4%		28.8	965^th of 1342 public elementary schools	28.1%	20	12.9	18.2	48.7	43.6	20.0	35.1	36.3	$8,982	$328	$8,654
Howard C. Johnson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1021 Larsen Road	Jackson	08527	Ocean County	Jackson Township School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 833-4640	383	35	10.9	37.6%	199 (52.0%)	26 (6.8%)	127 (33.2%)	15 (3.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	14 (3.7%)	33.9	881^st of 1338 public elementary schools	34.2%		39.7	807^th of 1342 public elementary schools	39.9%	74	22.0	13.5	32.3	48.9	43.4	39.4	40.0	$9,917	$22	$9,895
Edith M. Griebling Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	130 Havens Bridge Road	Farmingdale	07727	Monmouth County	Howell Township Public School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(732) 751-2487	334	37	9.0	27.8%	202 (60.5%)	29 (8.7%)	63 (18.9%)	13 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (8.1%)								(n/a)								$15,713	$129	$15,584

Frequently Asked Questions about Land O'Pines Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Land O'Pines Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Land O'Pines Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Freehold Township High School

What district is Land O'Pines Elementary School in?

Howell Township Public School District

How many students attend Land O'Pines Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 470 students attended Land O'Pines Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Land O'Pines Elementary School?

Students at Land O'Pines Elementary School are 62% White, 23% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% African American, 4% Asian.

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