At a glance
Reported students
304
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
327
John Brainerd Elementary School: 304 reported students.
State peer staffing position
22nd percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.2:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about John Brainerd Elementary School
John Brainerd Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–01 in Mount Holly. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Mount Holly Township Public School District. NCES reports 304 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the New Jersey median of 11.2:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (32.6%) and Black (29.6%). English learners represent 6.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 0.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John Brainerd Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 0.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 42.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.6%
- Hispanic19.7%
- Black29.6%
- Asian2.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
- Multiracial14.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Mount Holly Township Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 02–04
327 reported students
F. W. Holbein Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
451 reported students
Public schools near John Brainerd Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School Elementary · Mount Holly Township Public School District | 02–04 | 327 | 0.9 mi |
| Bobby's Run Elementary School Elementary · Lumberton Township Board of Education | 02–05 | 457 | 1.1 mi |
| Holly Hills Elementary School Elementary · Westampton Township Public School District | PK–03 | 460 | 1.6 mi |
| Eastampton Township Community School Elementary · Eastampton Township School District | PK–08 | 600 | 1.6 mi |
| Ashbrook Elementary School Elementary · Lumberton Township Board of Education | PK–01 | 371 | 1.9 mi |
| Hainesport Township School Elementary · Hainesport Township School District | PK–08 | 523 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Brainerd Elementary School
What grades does John Brainerd Elementary School serve?
John Brainerd Elementary School reports grades PK–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Mount Holly Township Public School District.
How many students attend John Brainerd Elementary School?
John Brainerd Elementary School reported 304 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Brainerd Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 9.6:1, based on 304 students and 31.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New Jersey median for the same school level is 11.2:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Brainerd Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Brainerd Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Mount Holly Township Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John Brainerd Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
42.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John Brainerd Elementary School in?
John Brainerd Elementary School is part of Mount Holly Township Public School District, based in Mt. Holly, NJ, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Brainerd Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School (0.9 mi), Bobby's Run Elementary School (1.1 mi), Holly Hills Elementary School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.