Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School serves 274 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School's student population of 274 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
274 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 2,183 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#758 out of 2183 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
26%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
2%
15%
White
84%
41%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NJ state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NJ state average).
How many students attend Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
274 students attend Frederic N. Brown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Frederic N. Brown Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Frederic N. Brown Elementary School offer ?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Frederic N. Brown Elementary School part of?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is part of Verona Public School District.
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