- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Brunswick, NJ
Bowne-Munro Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bowne-Munro Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340411003300
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bowne-Munro Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- students per teacher
- 13.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Bowne-Munro Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bowne-Munro Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003300 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+11 students YoY
Bowne-Munro Elementary School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+6.3%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+11 students YoY 340411003300 · East Brunswick, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
201 enr · 11.8:1 · 13.6% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick High School (2,124 students)
Bowne-Munro Elementary School grew from 176 students in 2022-23 to 187 in 2023-24 (+6.3%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Bowne-Munro Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- Churchill Juni
Churchill Junior High School
2,080 students
- Hammarskjold U
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
1,221 students
- Memorial Eleme 408
Memorial Elementary School
408 students
- Frost Elementa 383
Frost Elementary School
383 students
- This school 201
Bowne-Munro Elementary School
201 students
What this shows Bowne-Munro Elementary School reports 201 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bowne-Munro Elementary School compares
Bowne-Munro Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.6% | ▼ 54% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 201 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
201
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 58% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
Asian 18.9%
African American 10.9%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.6, Bowne-Munro Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Brunswick Township School District reports $26,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bowne-Munro Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frost Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bowne-Munro Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,080
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~201 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bowne-Munro Elementary School
How many students attend Bowne-Munro Elementary School?
Bowne-Munro Elementary School has 201 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 176 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), up 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowne-Munro Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowne-Munro Elementary School is 11.8:1, which is 0% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bowne-Munro Elementary School?
13.6% of students at Bowne-Munro Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bowne-Munro Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bowne-Munro Elementary School is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bowne-Munro Elementary School?
Bowne-Munro Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bowne-Munro Elementary School rank among schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Bowne-Munro Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Bowne-Munro Elementary School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates East Brunswick High School (2,124 students), Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students), and Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (1,221 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.