- Enrollment
- 2,124
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Brunswick, NJ
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Lawrence Brook Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340411003306
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lawrence Brook Elementary School earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New Jersey schools.
- #7 of 9
- schools in East Brunswick · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 17.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Lawrence Brook Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 88% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ.
School address
District: East Brunswick Township School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340411003306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Lawrence Brook Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 340411003306 · East Brunswick, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
362 enr · 8.8:1 · 17.4% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: East Brunswick High School (2,124 students)
Lawrence Brook Elementary School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.2 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Lawrence Brook Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Brunswick
East Brunswick High School
2,124 students
- Churchill Juni
Churchill Junior High School
2,080 students
- Hammarskjold U
Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
1,221 students
- Memorial Eleme 408
Memorial Elementary School
408 students
- Frost Elementa 383
Frost Elementary School
383 students
- This school 362
Lawrence Brook Elementary School
362 students
What this shows Lawrence Brook Elementary School reports 362 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lawrence Brook Elementary School compares
Lawrence Brook 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 | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.4% | ▼ 41% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 362 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
362
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below 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
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 12% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$26,439
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors0.0 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 35.1%
Asian 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 24.9%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 6.4%
Largest group: White at 35.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 73.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 73.5, Lawrence Brook Elementary School is more mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for East Brunswick Township School District reports $26,439 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lawrence Brook Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Brunswick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Churchill Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Memorial Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frost Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lawrence Brook Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,080
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 1,221
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 70/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
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 (~362 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Brook Elementary School
How many students attend Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
Lawrence Brook Elementary School has 362 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Brunswick, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lawrence Brook Elementary School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 44% 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 Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
17.4% of students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Lawrence Brook Elementary School is White at 35.1% of enrollment, in East Brunswick, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 73.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lawrence Brook Elementary School?
Lawrence Brook 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 Lawrence Brook Elementary School rank among schools in East Brunswick?
By Resource Investment Index, Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 schools in East Brunswick, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in East Brunswick on the city page.
What other schools are in East Brunswick Township School District?
Besides Lawrence Brook Elementary School, East Brunswick Township School District also operates East Brunswick High School (2,124 students), Churchill Junior High School (2,080 students), and Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School (1,221 students). See the East Brunswick Township School District district page for the complete list.