Howard B. Brunner Elementary School

721 WESTFIELD ROAD
SCOTCH PLAINS, NJ 07076

www.spfk12.org/brunner

434 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Howard B. Brunner Elementary School is a public school located in Scotch Plains, New Jersey, serving students in grades K-4. As part of the Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in core subjects such as literacy and mathematics, while also incorporating enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking and collaboration among young learners.

Beyond its academic focus, Brunner Elementary is well-regarded for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school prioritizes character development and maintains a welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. By balancing rigorous classroom instruction with a commitment to student well-being, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions to the middle school level and beyond.

434

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

4.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard B. Brunner Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	62
Black	37
Asian	59
Two or More	23
American Indian	1

White
252 (58.1%)
Hispanic
62 (14.3%)
Asian
59 (13.6%)
Black
37 (8.5%)
Two or More
23 (5.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Scotch Plains-Fanwood School District
Phone:	(908)889-2148
Website:	http://www.spfk12.org/brunner
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	434
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	16
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 61

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 55