Brooks Crossing Elementary School

50 DEANS RHODE HALL ROAD
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, NJ 08852

www.sbschools.org

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Brooks Crossing Elementary School, located on Deans Hall Road in Monmouth Junction, is a key component of the South Brunswick School District in New Jersey. Serving students in the primary grades, the school is recognized for its commitment to creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare young students for long-term educational success while fostering a sense of community among the student body, staff, and local families.

Beyond its core classroom instruction, Brooks Crossing is known for its emphasis on character education and active parental involvement. The school frequently leverages its suburban setting to provide a collaborative atmosphere where diversity is celebrated and individual student growth is prioritized. By integrating technology with traditional pedagogy, the school works to meet the diverse needs of its learners, ensuring that students develop not only essential literacy and numeracy skills but also the critical thinking and interpersonal abilities necessary for a supportive academic experience.

498

Total Students

37.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brooks Crossing Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	78
Hispanic	40
Black	35
Asian	328
Two or More	8
American Indian	9

Asian
328 (65.9%)
White
78 (15.7%)
Hispanic
40 (8.0%)
Black
35 (7.0%)
American Indian
9 (1.8%)
Two or More
8 (1.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South Brunswick School District
Phone:	(732)821-7478
Website:	http://www.sbschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	61
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 77