John Brainerd Elementary School serves 330 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Brainerd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
John Brainerd Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Brainerd Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
23%
33%
Black
26%
15%
White
31%
39%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
13%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Brainerd Elementary School?
330 students attend John Brainerd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of John Brainerd Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Brainerd Elementary School?
John Brainerd Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does John Brainerd Elementary School offer ?
John Brainerd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is John Brainerd Elementary School part of?
John Brainerd Elementary School is part of Mount Holly Township Public School District.
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