Serving 324 students in grades 3-5, Bragg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 324 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bragg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bragg Elementary School's student population of 324 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
324 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bragg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bragg Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 2201 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
1%
15%
White
69%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bragg Elementary School's ranking?
Bragg Elementary School is ranked #226 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bragg Elementary School often compared to?
Bragg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dickerson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bragg Elementary School?
324 students attend Bragg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Bragg Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bragg Elementary School?
Bragg Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bragg Elementary School offer ?
Bragg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Bragg Elementary School part of?
Bragg Elementary School is part of Chester Township School District.
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