Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Summary:

Lawrence Brook Elementary School is a public elementary school in East Brunswick, New Jersey, serving students from pre-kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the East Brunswick Township School District. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in New Jersey, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2022-2023 school year.

Lawrence Brook Elementary School's academic performance is exceptional, with students significantly outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts and Mathematics on standardized tests. The school's success extends to diverse student subgroups, including Hispanic, Asian, English Language Learners, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, who all rank among the top 5% to 10% of New Jersey elementary schools in their respective categories. This commitment to equity and inclusion is a notable strength of the school.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, such as Memorial Elementary School and Central Elementary School within the East Brunswick Township School District, Lawrence Brook Elementary School consistently outperforms these institutions in academic achievement and statewide rankings. However, schools in the New Brunswick School District, such as Woodrow Wilson Elementary School, lag significantly behind Lawrence Brook Elementary School in these areas, highlighting the school's exceptional performance within the broader regional context.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 48 Sullivan Way
       East Brunswick, NJ  08816


(732) 613-6870

District: East Brunswick Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
126th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,904 Help


Students who attend Lawrence Brook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Churchill Junior High School
    Hammarskjold Upper Elementary School
High:    East Brunswick High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  357

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.6%
Asian:
27.2%
Hispanic:
17.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  23% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks better than 90.6% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the East Brunswick Township School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.63. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lawrence Brook Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.6%), Asian (27.2%), Hispanic (17.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 23% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lawrence Brook Elementary School is 8.6, which is the 2nd best among 8 elementary schools in the East Brunswick Township School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lawrence Brook Elementary School is $12,904. 4 elementary schools in the East Brunswick Township School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Lawrence Brook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Brook Elementary School 126th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Lawrence Brook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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East Brunswick Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East Brunswick Township School District 133rd of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Lawrence Brook Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 84.06 136th 1204 88.7%
2004 77.30 263rd 1298 79.7%
2005 70.30 453rd 1303 65.2%
2006 75.90 316th 1314 76.0%
2007 75.70 267th 1329 79.9%
2008 63.81 603rd 1338 54.9%
2009 73.89 369th 1346 72.6%
2010 67.57 515th 1354 62.0%
2011 70.56 452nd 1360 66.8%
2012 68.60 529th 1363 61.2%
2013 78.97 265th 1367 80.6%
2014 82.29 187th 1363 86.3%
2015 86.67 164th 1357 87.9%
2016 85.27 185th 1346 86.3%
2017 82.57 227th 1352 83.2%
2018 85.65 168th 1353 87.6%
2019 81.76 238th 1360 82.5%
2021 70.70 340th 1317 74.2%
2022 73.65 380th 1345 71.7%
2023 89.63 126th 1342 90.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.84 105th 434 75.8%
2019 79.39 75th 463 83.8%
2021 75.30 59th 411 85.6%
2022 84.51 66th 489 86.5%
2023 95.00 35th 499 93.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.46 327th 1007 67.5%
2021 45.65 403rd 868 53.6%
2022 55.77 338th 949 64.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.37 189th 942 79.9%
2019 68.59 201st 948 78.8%
2021 65.44 171st 839 79.6%
2022 80.36 105th 863 87.8%
2023 92.44 40th 910 95.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.93 121st 1333 90.9%
2019 78.88 266th 1331 80.0%
2021 69.76 322nd 1290 75.0%
2022 72.26 386th 1326 70.9%
2023 85.78 162nd 1318 87.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.19 213th 1334 84.0%
2019 82.51 201st 1335 84.9%
2021 69.90 339th 1297 73.9%
2022 73.57 345th 1324 73.9%
2023 91.49 81st 1315 93.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.88 210th 370 43.2%
2019 70.15 100th 370 73.0%
2021 54.25 156th 339 54.0%
2022 61.57 142nd 348 59.2%
2023 70.79 93rd 346 73.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 77.54 80th 494 83.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 97.27 24th 982 97.6%
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Rank History for White students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.20 227th 1022 77.8%
2019 55.53 458th 1023 55.2%
2021 36.72 631st 964 34.5%
2022 44.09 570th 976 41.6%
2023 76.39 190th 975 80.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Lawrence Brook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 246 11 74 16 0 n/a n/a 0 347
1989 258 18 82 10 0 n/a n/a 0 368
1990 255 11 100 9 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1991 242 10 88 12 0 n/a n/a 0 352
1992 253 18 85 11 0 n/a n/a 0 367
1993 254 12 100 12 0 n/a n/a 0 378
1994 250 16 112 10 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1995 250 10 103 19 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 250 10 103 19 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1998 280 11 122 20 1 n/a n/a 0 434
1999 287 11 123 20 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2000 291 14 133 18 0 n/a n/a 0 456
2001 289 21 125 19 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2002 279 25 119 29 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2003 279 25 119 29 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2004 286 23 127 26 0 n/a n/a 0 462
2005 289 26 111 34 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2006 262 23 133 34 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 246 22 148 31 0 n/a n/a 0 447
2008 285 27 168 46 0 n/a n/a 0 526
2009 297 30 201 44 0 0 0 0 572
2010 271 31 197 48 0 0 0 0 547
2011 250 29 193 48 0 1 2 0 523
2012 263 27 169 52 0 0 1 0 512
2013 222 20 143 35 0 0 2 0 422
2014 231 17 144 30 0 0 4 0 426
2015 207 15 124 31 0 0 8 0 385
2016 210 13 130 41 0 0 12 0 406
2017 235 13 141 39 1 0 17 0 446
2018 223 13 138 45 1 0 19 0 439
2019 221 22 143 49 0 0 19 0 454
2020 186 24 139 52 1 0 21 0 423
2021 197 26 132 50 1 0 25 0 431
2022 209 30 133 63 0 0 27 0 462
2023 152 25 97 63 0 3 17 0 357

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lawrence Brook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1989 368 24.0 15.3 n/a
1990 375 22.0 17.0 3.5
1991 352 21.0 16.7 5.4
1992 367 20.0 18.3 6
1993 378 22.5 16.8 6.6
1994 388 22.0 17.6 6.4
1995 382 21.0 18.2 12
1996 382 21.0 18.2 12
1998 434 24.5 17.7 7.4
1999 441 25.0 17.6 5.2
2000 456 24.0 19.0 6.1
2001 454 24.2 18.8 4.8
2002 452 28.0 16.1 5.5
2003 452 28.0 16.1 5.5
2004 462 29.5 15.7 6.5
2005 460 28.0 16.4 n/a
2006 452 33.5 13.5 15.3
2007 447 31.0 14.4 12.1
2008 526 35.0 15.0 15.8
2009 572 48.7 9.4 14.9
2010 547 37.0 14.7 19.9
2011 523 35.5 14.7 18.9
2012 512 35.6 14.3 21.7
2013 422 39.5 10.6 17.3
2014 426 39.5 10.7 18.5
2015 385 40.0 9.6 21.3
2016 406 40.0 10.1 22.9
2017 446 40.5 10.9 24.7
2018 439 40.0 10.9 25.5
2019 454 39.6 11.4 24.7
2020 423 44.8 9.4 24.1
2021 431 42.8 10.0 26.5
2022 462 43.0 10.7 22.1
2023 357 41.2 8.6 23

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lawrence Brook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 347 21.0 16.5 n/a
1989 368 24.0 15.3 n/a
1990 375 22.0 17.0 3.5
1991 352 21.0 16.7 5.4
1992 367 20.0 18.3 6
1993 378 22.5 16.8 6.6
1994 388 22.0 17.6 6.4
1995 382 21.0 18.2 12
1996 382 21.0 18.2 12
1998 434 24.5 17.7 7.4
1999 441 25.0 17.6 5.2
2000 456 24.0 19.0 6.1
2001 454 24.2 18.8 4.8
2002 452 28.0 16.1 5.5
2003 452 28.0 16.1 5.5
2004 462 29.5 15.7 6.5
2005 460 28.0 16.4 n/a
2006 452 33.5 13.5 15.3
2007 447 31.0 14.4 12.1
2008 526 35.0 15.0 15.8
2009 572 48.7 9.4 14.9
2010 547 37.0 14.7 19.9
2011 523 35.5 14.7 18.9
2012 512 35.6 14.3 21.7
2013 422 39.5 10.6 17.3
2014 426 39.5 10.7 18.5
2015 385 40.0 9.6 21.3
2016 406 40.0 10.1 22.9
2017 446 40.5 10.9 24.7
2018 439 40.0 10.9 25.5
2019 454 39.6 11.4 24.7
2020 423 44.8 9.4 24.1
2021 431 42.8 10.0 26.5
2022 462 43.0 10.7 22.1
2023 357 41.2 8.6 23

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Lawrence Brook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $221 (1.7%) $12,683 (98.3%) $12,904

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence Brook Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 126th of 1342 Elementary schools
 8.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Brook Elementary School)67.276.1
 8.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Brunswick Township School District)64.361
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Brook Elementary School)77.378.8
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Brunswick Township School District)7468.3
 5.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Brook Elementary School)8081.2
 1.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Brunswick Township School District)75.469.2
 6.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Brook Elementary School)8065.7
 14.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Brunswick Township School District)72.164.7
 7.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Lawrence Brook Elementary School)73.159
 14.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Brunswick Township School District)74.861.4
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.949.6
 8.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Brook Elementary School)62.738.5
 24.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Brunswick Township School District)7055.1
 14.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.836
 10.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students454357
 21.4%
African American2225
 13.6%
American Indian00
Asian14397
 32.2%
Hispanic4963
 28.6%
Pacific Islander03
White221152
 31.2%
Two or More Races1917
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients24.7%23%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Brook Elementary School

Students at Lawrence Brook Elementary School are 43% White, 27% Asian, 18% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 357 students attended Lawrence Brook Elementary School.

Yes. Lawrence Brook Elementary School ranks in the top 9.4% of New Jersey elementary schools.


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