John Brainerd Elementary School serves 343 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- 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 343 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivate the capacity for lifelong learning, the creativity for innovation, and the curiosity for exploration.
School Mascot
Dragon
School Rankings
The diversity score of John Brainerd Elementary School is 0.75, 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
11:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
10%
Hispanic
21%
34%
Black
29%
15%
White
32%
38%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Brainerd Elementary School?
343 students attend John Brainerd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of John Brainerd Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John Brainerd Elementary School?
John Brainerd Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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