Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Howard B. Brunner Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School's student population of 415 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is 0.65, which is less 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
#426 out of 2184 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
13%
10%
Hispanic
17%
34%
Black
8%
15%
White
55%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard B. Brunner Elementary School's ranking?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is ranked #426 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Howard B. Brunner Elementary School often compared to?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William J. Mcginn Elementary School, School One Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
415 students attend Howard B. Brunner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Howard B. Brunner Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Howard B. Brunner Elementary School offer ?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Howard B. Brunner Elementary School part of?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is part of Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District.
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