Stony Brook Elementary School

Hopewell Valley Regional School District

sbes.hvrsd.org/o/sbes

395 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Stony Brook Elementary School, located in Pennington, New Jersey, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Hopewell Valley Regional School District, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence, fostering a supportive community, and providing a well-rounded educational experience that balances core curriculum with enrichment activities. The school prides itself on maintaining a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond the classroom, Stony Brook Elementary is recognized for its active school community and strong parent involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular programs and initiatives designed to support social-emotional development and student engagement. With a focus on inclusive practices and individualized instruction, the faculty and staff work closely with families to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance necessary to thrive both academically and personally within the vibrant, suburban setting of Pennington.

395

Total Students

41.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stony Brook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	40
Black	33
Asian	165
Two or More	8

Asian
165 (41.8%)
White
149 (37.7%)
Hispanic
40 (10.1%)
Black
33 (8.4%)
Two or More
8 (2.0%)

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:	Hopewell Valley Regional School District
Phone:	(609)737-4006
Website:	http://sbes.hvrsd.org/o/sbes
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	45
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 58