Bowne-munro Elementary School

120 Main Street
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 246 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bowne-munro Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in NJ
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bowne-munro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Bowne-munro Elementary School's student population of 246 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
246 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Bowne-munro Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowne-munro Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NJ)
#880 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
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40-44%
26%
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40-44%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
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Hispanic
19%
32%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
54%
40%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bowne-munro Elementary School's ranking?
Bowne-munro Elementary School is ranked #880 out of 2,183 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bowne-munro Elementary School often compared to?
Bowne-munro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chittick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bowne-munro Elementary School?
246 students attend Bowne-munro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Bowne-munro Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowne-munro Elementary School?
Bowne-munro Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowne-munro Elementary School offer ?
Bowne-munro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bowne-munro Elementary School part of?
Bowne-munro Elementary School is part of East Brunswick Township School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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