- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Verona, NJ
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Frederic N. Brown Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341674002452
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Verona · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 0.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has class sizes larger than 75% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frederic N. Brown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Verona, NJ.
School address
District: Verona Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341674002452 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 341674002452 · Verona, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 13:1 · 0.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School (702 students)
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.9 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Henry B. White
Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
702 students
- Verona High Sc
Verona High School
593 students
- Laning Avenue 261
Laning Avenue School
261 students
- This school 247
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
247 students
- Forest Avenue 230
Forest Avenue School
230 students
- Brookdale Aven 134
Brookdale Avenue School
134 students
What this shows Frederic N. Brown Elementary School reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frederic N. Brown Elementary School compares
Frederic N. Brown 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 | 13:1 | ▲ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.8% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,360
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.5%
Hispanic or Latino 16.2%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.0%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 76.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Verona Public School District reports $22,360 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frederic N. Brown Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Verona High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Laning Avenue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Avenue School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brookdale Avenue School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frederic N. Brown Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 230
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~247 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
How many students attend Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has 247 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Verona, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 263 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is 13:1, which is 10% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
0.8% of students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is White at 76.5% of enrollment, in Verona, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frederic N. Brown Elementary School?
Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical 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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Verona?
By Resource Investment Index, Frederic N. Brown Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Verona, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Verona on the city page.
What other schools are in Verona Public School District?
Besides Frederic N. Brown Elementary School, Verona Public School District also operates Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School (702 students), Verona High School (593 students), and Laning Avenue School (261 students). See the Verona Public School District district page for the complete list.