At a glance
Reported students
434
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New Jersey elementary enrollment
61st percentile
Compared with 1,480 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
534.5
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School: 434 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
13:1 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
- 355
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–04 in Scotch Plains. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District. NCES reports 434 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,480 elementary schools in New Jersey with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 387 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 61st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, above 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 (58.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.3%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 33.5 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 4.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White58.1%
- Hispanic14.3%
- Black8.5%
- Asian13.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
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 Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
School One Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–04
424 reported students
Evergreen Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
449 reported students
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
526 reported students
William J. McGinn Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
543 reported students
Terrill Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
822 reported students
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
913 reported students
Public schools near Howard B. Brunner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Elementary School Elementary · Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District | PK–04 | 449 | 0.4 mi |
| William J. McGinn Elementary School Elementary · Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District | KG–04 | 543 | 0.8 mi |
| School One Elementary Elementary · Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District | PK–04 | 424 | 0.9 mi |
| Franklin Elementary School Elementary · Westfield Public School District | 01–05 | 509 | 1.2 mi |
| McKinley Elementary School Elementary · Westfield Public School District | 01–05 | 291 | 1.4 mi |
| Beechwood School Elementary · Mountainside School District | PK–02 | 265 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
What grades does Howard B. Brunner Elementary School serve?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School reports grades PK–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
How many students attend Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School reported 434 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 61st percentile among 1,480 New Jersey elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 355 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 434 students and 33.5 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 Howard B. Brunner Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Howard B. Brunner Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
4.4% 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 Howard B. Brunner Elementary School in?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, based in Fanwood, NJ, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Evergreen Elementary School (0.4 mi), William J. McGinn Elementary School (0.8 mi), School One Elementary (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.