Enrollment
304
New Jersey · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 11.8:1 New Jersey avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.5%
vs 29.6% New Jersey avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John Brainerd Elementary School compares with New Jersey and U.S. medians
What stands out at John Brainerd Elementary School
John Brainerd Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Mount Holly, New Jersey, enrolling 304 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, John Brainerd Elementary School is leaner than roughly 85% of New Jersey schools and 22% under the state's 11.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 38.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 304 puts it in the smaller third of New Jersey schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,501 scored New Jersey schools.
Against 260 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #184.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 75/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 304 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Mount Holly Township Public School District also operates F. W. Holbein Middle School (451 students) and Gertrude C. Folwell Elementary School (327 students) alongside John Brainerd Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How John Brainerd Elementary School compares
John Brainerd Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,222
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $24,984
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mount Holly Township Public School District, which includes John Brainerd Elementary School.
$25,222
Per student
+1%
vs New Jersey
Avg $24,984
+52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 59.3%
Federal 10.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 327
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Jersey, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~304 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Mount Holly on the city page.
Is John Brainerd Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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