- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mount Holly, NJ
John Brainerd Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for John Brainerd Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 341092001148
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Brainerd Elementary School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Mount Holly · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.2:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 38.5%
- free-lunch eligible
John Brainerd Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 85% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Brainerd Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Holly, NJ.
School address
NCES ID 341092001148 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
John Brainerd Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 341092001148 · Mount Holly, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 9.2:1 · 38.5% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: F. W. Holbein Middle School (451 students)
John Brainerd Elementary School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.5 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
John Brainerd Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- F. W. Holbein
F. W. Holbein Middle School
451 students
- Gertrude C. Fo
Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School
327 students
- This school
John Brainerd Elementary School
304 students
What this shows John Brainerd Elementary School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Brainerd Elementary School compares
John Brainerd 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.5% | ▲ 30% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above 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
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,312
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 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 32.6%
African American 29.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.7%
Two or More 14.5%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 32.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.6, John Brainerd Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
District finance for Mount Holly Township Public School District reports $24,312 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Brainerd Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| F. W. Holbein Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Brainerd Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~304 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Brainerd Elementary School
How many students attend John Brainerd Elementary School?
John Brainerd Elementary School has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mount Holly, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Brainerd Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John Brainerd Elementary School is 9.2:1, which is 22% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 41% 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 John Brainerd Elementary School?
38.5% of students at John Brainerd Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Brainerd Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at John Brainerd Elementary School is White at 32.6% of enrollment, in Mount Holly, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Brainerd Elementary School?
John Brainerd Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 John Brainerd Elementary School rank among public schools in Mount Holly?
By Resource Investment Index, John Brainerd Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Mount Holly, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Mount Holly Township Public School District?
Besides John Brainerd Elementary School, Mount Holly Township Public School District also operates F. W. Holbein Middle School (451 students) and Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School (327 students). See the Mount Holly Township Public School District district page for the complete list.