Frederic N. Brown Elementary School

www.veronaschools.org/Domain/277

247 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Frederic N. Brown Elementary School, located in Verona, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. It is part of the Verona Public School District and is recognized for maintaining a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that balances rigorous academic standards with social-emotional development, aiming to foster curiosity and a strong foundation for future learning in a close-knit neighborhood setting.

In addition to its core curriculum, Frederic N. Brown is known for its active school community and collaborative atmosphere. The school benefits from strong parental involvement and a variety of enrichment programs that enhance the student experience. By focusing on individualized attention and character education, the school strives to prepare its young learners to become responsible, engaged citizens within the broader Verona community and beyond.

247

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frederic N. Brown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	189
Hispanic	40
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	10

White
189 (76.5%)
Hispanic
40 (16.2%)
Two or More
10 (4.0%)
Black
5 (2.0%)
Asian
3 (1.2%)

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:	Verona Public School District
Phone:	(973)571-6753
Website:	http://www.veronaschools.org/Domain/277
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 50

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 44