Serving 187 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bowne-munro Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bowne-munro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bowne-munro Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Sat. May 30, 2026
School Rankings
Bowne-munro Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowne-munro Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 2184 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
11%
15%
White
49%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowne-munro Elementary School's ranking?
Bowne-munro Elementary School is ranked #565 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Bowne-munro Elementary School often compared to?
Bowne-munro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chittick Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Bowne-munro Elementary School?
187 students attend Bowne-munro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Bowne-munro Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowne-munro Elementary School?
Bowne-munro Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Bowne-munro Elementary School offer ?
Bowne-munro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowne-munro Elementary School part of?
Bowne-munro Elementary School is part of East Brunswick Township School District.
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