Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Lawrence Brook Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
357 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lawrence Brook Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 2201 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
10%
Hispanic
18%
33%
Black
7%
15%
White
42%
39%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lawrence Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Lawrence Brook Elementary School is ranked #558 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Lawrence Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Lawrence Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Warnsdorfer Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
357 students attend Lawrence Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Lawrence Brook Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
Lawrence Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Lawrence Brook Elementary School offer ?
Lawrence Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Lawrence Brook Elementary School part of?
Lawrence Brook Elementary School is part of East Brunswick Township School District.
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