Greater Brunswick Charter School
Charter School
397 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Greater Brunswick Charter School (GBCS), located on Joyce Kilmer Avenue in New Brunswick, New Jersey, is a tuition-free public charter school serving a diverse student population in grades K–8. Founded with the mission to provide an alternative educational experience, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to learning that integrates rigorous academics with a focus on character development and community involvement. By operating as a charter, GBCS maintains the autonomy to implement unique pedagogical strategies—often including small class sizes and personalized instruction—designed to meet the specific needs of the students in the New Brunswick area.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates cultural diversity. GBCS prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, fostering a collaborative school culture that encourages parent engagement. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, the school strives to prepare students not only for academic success in high school and beyond but also to become responsible, globally-minded citizens who are active contributors to their local community.
The school is particularly noted for its commitment to creating a supportive, inclusive environment that celebrates cultural diversity. GBCS prioritizes strong partnerships between educators, students, and families, fostering a collaborative school culture that encourages parent engagement. Through its curriculum and extracurricular offerings, the school strives to prepare students not only for academic success in high school and beyond but also to become responsible, globally-minded citizens who are active contributors to their local community.
397
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| Hispanic | 367 |
| Black | 21 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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Hispanic367 (92.4%)
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Black21 (5.3%)
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Asian5 (1.3%)
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White2 (0.5%)
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Two or More2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Charter School |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Greater Brunswick Charter School |
| Phone: | (732)448-1052 |
| Website: | http://greaterbrunswick.org |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 397 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 21.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 284 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 46 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
44
Grade 1
44
Grade 2
44
Grade 3
44
Grade 4
46
Grade 5
46
Grade 6
43
Grade 7
45
Grade 8
41
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 44 |
| Grade 1 | 44 |
| Grade 2 | 44 |
| Grade 3 | 44 |
| Grade 4 | 46 |
| Grade 5 | 46 |
| Grade 6 | 43 |
| Grade 7 | 45 |
| Grade 8 | 41 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 206 | 51.9% |
| Male | 191 | 48.1% |
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