- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Monroe Township, NJ
Brookside Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Brookside Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341050006096
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookside Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Monroe Township · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.1:1
- students per teacher
- 4.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookside Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, NJ.
School address
District: Monroe Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341050006096 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Brookside Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 341050006096 · Monroe Township, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
431 enr · 11.1:1 · 4.1% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Monroe Township High School (2,583 students)
Brookside Elementary School held near 406 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Brookside Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Monroe Townshi
Monroe Township High School
2,583 students
- Monroe Townshi
Monroe Township Middle School
1,681 students
- Oak Tree Eleme 578
Oak Tree Elementary School
578 students
- Mill Lake 462
Mill Lake
462 students
- This school 431
Brookside Elementary School
431 students
- Applegarth Ele 373
Applegarth Elementary School
373 students
What this shows Brookside Elementary School reports 431 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookside Elementary School compares
Brookside Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.1% | ▼ 86% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 431 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.1:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
431
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 45% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$23,431
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 431 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 55.0%
White 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 55.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.8, Brookside Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe Township School District reports $23,431 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Brookside Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monroe Township High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monroe Township Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oak Tree Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Lake | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Applegarth Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookside Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 578
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar elementary schools in Monroe Township
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~431 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookside Elementary School
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has 431 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Monroe Township, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 391 (2022-23) → 406 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookside Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 6% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookside Elementary School?
4.1% of students at Brookside Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookside Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Brookside Elementary School is Asian at 55.0% of enrollment, in Monroe Township, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Brookside Elementary School rank among public schools in Monroe Township?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookside Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Monroe Township, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Monroe Township on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe Township School District?
Besides Brookside Elementary School, Monroe Township School District also operates Monroe Township High School (2,583 students), Monroe Township Middle School (1,681 students), and Oak Tree Elementary School (578 students). See the Monroe Township School District district page for the complete list.