John Brainerd Elementary School serves 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than 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 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
John Brainerd Elementary School's student population of 304 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Motto
Cultivate the capacity for lifelong learning, the creativity for innovation, and the curiosity for exploration.
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
10:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
11%
Hispanic
20%
35%
Black
30%
14%
White
32%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Dragon
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend John Brainerd Elementary School?
304 students attend John Brainerd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
32% of John Brainerd Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 10:1, which is lower than 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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