Enrollment
60
Elementary
DISTRICT 638 · STATE 405
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEWARK PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 341134002244
Branch Brook School
228 RIDGE ST, NEWARK, NJ 07104 · (973) 268-5220 · Essex County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL60 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
6.7:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.0:1 · STATE 11.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
39 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 31 | 52% |
| Kindergarten | 10 | 17% |
| Grade 1 | 8 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 9 | 15% |
| Grade 3 | 2 | 3% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Schools most like Branch Brook School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Brook School this school | 60 | 65.0% | N/A |
| Anna Iandoli Early Learning Center Paterson | 99 | 57.6% | N/A |
| Clifton Early Learner Academies - Allwood Clifton | 62 | 46.8% | N/A |
| Belleville PS9 BELLEVILLE | 138 | 76.8% | 50.8% |
| Roosevelt School LODI | 148 | 68.9% | 54.1% |
| Belleville PS10 BELLEVILLE | 164 | 61.6% | 52.3% |
Matched among New Jersey elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Branch Brook School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In New Jersey | In Essex County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 60 | #1,542 of 1,562 | #157 of 162 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 60 | 9 | 6.7:1 | 65% (39) |
| 2017-18 | 151 | 12 | 12.6:1 | 83% (126) |
| 2015-16 | 175 | 14 | 12.5:1 | 80% (140) |
| 2010-11 | 155 | 12 | 12.9:1 | 84% (130) |
| 2000-01 | 180 | 18 | 10.0:1 | 96% (172) |
| 1990-91 | 87 | 24 | 3.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Branch Brook School.
Since 2017-18: students down 60% (151 to 60); teachers down 25% (12 to 9).
About Branch Brook School
Federal records list Branch Brook School as an elementary school in NEWARK, New Jersey. The grade span is pre-K through 4, and enrollment is 60 students. Average enrollment for elementary schools in New Jersey is about 405, so this school runs 85% smaller than that.
Within Newark Public School District, Branch Brook School is one of 65 schools. The district enrolls 41,502 students.
By race and ethnicity, Branch Brook School is 77% Hispanic. It is also 20% Black. For comparison, the population of Essex County is roughly 25% Hispanic. By the diversity index, Branch Brook School comes in at 37%.
Branch Brook School's 9 full-time-equivalent teachers put its ratio at 6.7:1. That ratio is under the 11.4:1 average for elementary schools in New Jersey. The school's rate of free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is 65%. Compared with the 54% average for public schools in Essex County, the school's rate is higher.
According to the American Community Survey, in Essex County, median household income is about $80,789, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 39% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 11%. Branch Brook School is one of 249 public schools in Essex County, which together enroll about 145,473 students.
The shortest distance from Branch Brook School to another public school is less than a tenth of a mile, to Early Childhood School - North. The five-mile area around Branch Brook School holds at least 8 other public schools.
Under the NCES locale system, Branch Brook School is City: Large.
Parents and students can post about school events, clubs, and volunteer needs at Branch Brook School. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Essex County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
863,002
Census ACS
Median income
$80,789
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
39%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
249
145,473 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Newark Public School District
- East Side High SchoolHigh · 2,046 students
- Barringer High SchoolHigh · 1,894 students
- Ann Street SchoolElementary · 1,294 students
- Lafayette Street SchoolElementary · 1,213 students
- First Avenue SchoolElementary · 1,084 students
- Early Childhood School - NorthElementary · 1,076 students
Other schools in NEWARK
- North Star Academy Charter SchoolCombined · 6,714 students
- TEAM Academy Charter SchoolCombined · 6,406 students
- Great Oaks Legacy Charter SchoolCombined · 2,169 students
- East Side High SchoolHigh · 2,046 students
- Barringer High SchoolHigh · 1,894 students
- Marion P. Thomas Charter SchoolCombined · 1,410 students
Nearby schools
- Early Childhood School - North0.0 mi · 1,076
- Roberto Clemente Elementary School0.3 mi · 742
- Robert Treat Academy Charter School0.4 mi · 702
- Barringer High School0.4 mi · 1,894
- Franklin Elementary School0.4 mi · 725
- Technology High School0.4 mi · 662
Frequently asked questions
About Branch Brook SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Branch Brook School?
Branch Brook School enrolls approximately 60 students in grades PK-04.
Is Branch Brook School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Branch Brook School is an elementary school covering grades PK-04.
How many students per teacher at Branch Brook School?
Approximately 6.7:1 students per teacher at Branch Brook School.
How diverse is Branch Brook School?
Branch Brook School reports a student body of 2% White, 77% Hispanic, 20% Black.
What district is Branch Brook School in?
Branch Brook School is part of Newark Public School District.
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