Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

Summary:

Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is a public elementary school in Verona, New Jersey, serving 263 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Verona Public School District, which is ranked 216 out of 615 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.27%) compared to nearby schools like Edgemont Elementary and Redwood Elementary, its academic performance is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, the school's 3rd grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 44% in 2022-2023, compared to the district's 54.2% and the state's 42%. Additionally, Frederic N. Brown has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, from 1.5% in 2020-2021 to 8.0% in 2021-2022.

Interestingly, Frederic N. Brown Elementary School serves a relatively affluent population, with only 1.52% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. This is significantly lower than the surrounding schools, which have higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students. When compared to other schools in the Verona Public School District, such as Laning Avenue School and Brookdale Avenue School, Frederic N. Brown appears to be underperforming academically, raising questions about the school's ability to provide a well-rounded, inclusive education for all students.


Detail:

Public K-4

 125 Grove Ave
       Verona, NJ  07044-1621


(973) 571-6753

District: Verona Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
546th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,894 Help


Students who attend Frederic N. Brown Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
High:    Verona High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  263

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.3%
Hispanic:
8.4%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.5% Help


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Compare Details Frederic N. Brown Elementary School ranks better than 59.3% of elementary schools in New Jersey. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Verona Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.91. (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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Verona Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (83.3%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Verona Public School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School is $13,894. 2 elementary schools in the Verona Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Frederic N. Brown Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Frederic N. Brown Elementary School 546th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See Frederic N. Brown Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Verona Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Verona Public School District 216th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 76.10 324th 1204 73.1%
2004 80.64 172nd 1298 86.7%
2005 75.48 315th 1303 75.8%
2006 79.48 179th 1314 86.4%
2007 71.52 420th 1329 68.4%
2008 75.27 320th 1338 76.1%
2009 69.52 485th 1346 64.0%
2010 53.82 775th 1354 42.8%
2011 65.56 588th 1360 56.8%
2012 61.05 658th 1363 51.7%
2013 76.11 338th 1367 75.3%
2014 66.10 550th 1363 59.6%
2015 56.60 615th 1357 54.7%
2016 57.99 604th 1346 55.1%
2017 68.41 481st 1352 64.4%
2018 64.42 526th 1353 61.1%
2019 56.85 626th 1360 54.0%
2021 60.86 455th 1317 65.5%
2022 47.94 694th 1345 48.4%
2023 59.91 546th 1342 59.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.75 517th 1001 48.4%
2019 69.43 234th 1007 76.8%
2021 44.99 411th 868 52.6%
2022 22.44 728th 949 23.3%
2023 31.63 596th 958 37.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.25 496th 1333 62.8%
2019 59.29 576th 1331 56.7%
2021 62.00 426th 1290 67.0%
2022 46.28 696th 1326 47.5%
2023 58.66 539th 1318 59.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.23 529th 1334 60.3%
2019 52.41 663rd 1335 50.3%
2021 60.44 441st 1297 66.0%
2022 49.53 647th 1324 51.1%
2023 59.93 526th 1315 60.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.38 607th 953 36.3%
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Rank History for White students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.04 498th 1022 51.3%
2019 36.84 687th 1023 32.8%
2021 43.65 524th 964 45.6%
2022 34.03 676th 976 30.7%
2023 42.63 568th 975 41.7%
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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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 218 1 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1989 221 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 232
1990 230 6 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 251
1991 218 7 11 5 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1992 237 7 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 260
1993 250 7 8 5 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1994 239 5 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 214 3 24 6 1 n/a n/a 0 248
1996 214 3 24 6 1 n/a n/a 0 248
1998 220 5 24 10 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 228 4 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2000 234 3 16 7 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 234 6 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2002 249 6 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2003 249 6 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 267
2004 237 7 4 11 0 n/a n/a 0 259
2005 247 9 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 234 10 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 258
2007 225 6 12 7 0 n/a n/a 0 250
2008 179 5 9 20 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2009 183 1 12 23 0 0 5 0 224
2010 195 2 13 31 0 0 6 0 247
2011 201 4 14 26 3 0 2 0 250
2012 191 3 11 27 2 0 5 0 239
2013 175 3 5 24 2 0 4 0 213
2014 176 3 5 20 2 0 8 0 214
2015 160 2 6 28 0 0 9 0 205
2016 152 2 4 29 0 0 7 0 194
2017 159 3 6 36 0 1 6 0 211
2018 186 2 9 35 0 2 6 0 240
2019 193 7 11 37 0 2 4 0 254
2020 229 5 10 29 0 4 4 0 281
2021 230 4 9 21 0 4 6 0 274
2022 234 4 9 23 0 3 8 0 281
2023 219 6 6 22 0 1 9 0 263

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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 15.0 15.4 n/a
1989 232 15.0 15.4 n/a
1990 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
1991 241 15.0 16.0 0
1992 260 15.0 17.3 1.2
1993 270 14.0 19.3 0
1994 263 15.5 17.0 n/a
1995 248 13.5 18.4 n/a
1996 248 13.5 18.4 n/a
1998 259 14.5 17.9 n/a
1999 256 16.9 15.1 0.4
2000 260 16.1 16.1 0.4
2001 259 16.5 15.7 0.8
2002 267 15.2 17.6 0.4
2003 267 15.2 17.6 0.4
2004 259 15.6 16.6 0.4
2005 268 16.8 16.0 n/a
2006 258 16.9 15.3 0
2007 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
2008 213 10.0 21.3 0.5
2009 224 16.8 11.6 0
2010 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
2011 250 12.8 19.5 0
2012 239 14.6 16.2 n/a
2013 213 16.7 12.6 0
2014 214 14.5 14.6 5.1
2015 205 16.0 12.8 4.9
2016 194 12.0 16.1 1.5
2017 211 17.3 12.1 0
2018 240 20.8 11.5 0
2019 254 18.8 13.4 0
2020 281 24.2 11.5 1.1
2021 274 22.8 11.9 1.1
2022 281 20.8 13.4 1.8
2023 263 19.8 13.2 1.5

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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 231 15.0 15.4 n/a
1989 232 15.0 15.4 n/a
1990 251 15.0 16.7 n/a
1991 241 15.0 16.0 0
1992 260 15.0 17.3 1.2
1993 270 14.0 19.3 0
1994 263 15.5 17.0 n/a
1995 248 13.5 18.4 n/a
1996 248 13.5 18.4 n/a
1998 259 14.5 17.9 n/a
1999 256 16.9 15.1 0.4
2000 260 16.1 16.1 0.4
2001 259 16.5 15.7 0.8
2002 267 15.2 17.6 0.4
2003 267 15.2 17.6 0.4
2004 259 15.6 16.6 0.4
2005 268 16.8 16.0 n/a
2006 258 16.9 15.3 0
2007 250 14.0 17.9 n/a
2008 213 10.0 21.3 0.5
2009 224 16.8 11.6 0
2010 247 13.0 19.0 n/a
2011 250 12.8 19.5 0
2012 239 14.6 16.2 n/a
2013 213 16.7 12.6 0
2014 214 14.5 14.6 5.1
2015 205 16.0 12.8 4.9
2016 194 12.0 16.1 1.5
2017 211 17.3 12.1 0
2018 240 20.8 11.5 0
2019 254 18.8 13.4 0
2020 281 24.2 11.5 1.1
2021 274 22.8 11.9 1.1
2022 281 20.8 13.4 1.8
2023 263 19.8 13.2 1.5

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 Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $139 (1.0%) $13,755 (99.0%) $13,894

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Frederic N. Brown 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 626th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 546th of 1342 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Frederic N. Brown Elementary School)46.444
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Verona Public School District)69.154.2
 14.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Frederic N. Brown Elementary School)58.659.1
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Verona Public School District)68.464.1
 4.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Frederic N. Brown Elementary School)7554.3
 20.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Verona Public School District)6855.3
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Frederic N. Brown Elementary School)51.249
 2.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Verona Public School District)56.851.2
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students254263
 3.5%
African American76
 14.3%
American Indian00
Asian116
 45.5%
Hispanic3722
 40.5%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White193219
 13.5%
Two or More Races49
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0%1.5%
 1.5%


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Students who attend Frederic N. Brown Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry B. Whitehorne Middle School
High : Verona High School

Frederic N. Brown Elementary School ranks 546th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Frederic N. Brown Elementary School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 263 students attended Frederic N. Brown Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Jersey Department of Education.

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