- Enrollment
- 1,562
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scotch Plains, NJ
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341467005684
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Scotch Plains · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- large classes for New Jersey
- 3.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School has class sizes larger than 72% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard B. Brunner Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Scotch Plains, NJ.
School address
District: Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341467005684 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 341467005684 · Scotch Plains, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 12.8:1 · 3.3% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students)
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School held near 415 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 33.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scotch Plains-
Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School
1,562 students
- Malcolm E Nett
Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School
913 students
- Terrill Middle
Terrill Middle School
822 students
- William J. Mcg 543
William J. Mcginn Elementary School
543 students
- J. Ackerman Co 526
J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School
526 students
- This school 434
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Howard B. Brunner Elementary School reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howard B. Brunner Elementary School compares
Howard B. Brunner 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 | 12.8:1 | ▲ 8% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.3% | ▼ 89% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,926
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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 + 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 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
Asian 13.6%
African American 8.5%
Two or More 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.3, Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District reports $20,926 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howard B. Brunner Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Terrill Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William J. Mcginn Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| J. Ackerman Coles Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howard B. Brunner Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 822
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 543
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
How many students attend Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
Howard B. Brunner Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scotch Plains, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 415 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is 12.8:1, which is 8% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
3.3% of students at Howard B. Brunner Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Scotch Plains, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard B. Brunner Elementary School?
Howard B. Brunner 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 Howard B. Brunner Elementary School rank among schools in Scotch Plains?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard B. Brunner Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Scotch Plains, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Scotch Plains on the city page.
What other schools are in Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District?
Besides Howard B. Brunner Elementary School, Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District also operates Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School (1,562 students), Malcolm E Nettingham Middle School (913 students), and Terrill Middle School (822 students). See the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District district page for the complete list.