Serving 201 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bowne-munro 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 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 201 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowne-Munro Elementary School serves the southern part of East Brunswick, NJ, covering an area of approximately 2.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowne-munro Elementary School's student population of 201 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
201 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bowne-munro Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowne-munro Elementary School is 0.74, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
19%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
37%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.9%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #565 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bowne-munro Elementary School?
201 students attend Bowne-munro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Bowne-munro Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bowne-munro Elementary School?
Bowne-munro Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher 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-4 (No virtual instruction).
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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