Bowne-Munro Elementary School

120 MAIN STREET
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ 08816

www.ebnet.org/bownemunro

176 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Bowne-Munro Elementary School, located in East Brunswick, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the East Brunswick Public Schools district, the institution is recognized for fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically follows a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for enrichment, aiming to prepare young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Bowne-Munro is known for its strong sense of community and active parent involvement. The school maintains a close-knit atmosphere where staff and families collaborate to support extracurricular programs, community events, and a well-rounded educational experience. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture and consistent communication between home and school, Bowne-Munro strives to ensure that every student feels valued while working toward achieving their full potential.

176

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bowne-Munro Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	92
Hispanic	32
Black	14
Asian	31
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
92 (52.3 %)
Hispanic
32 (18.2 %)
Asian
31 (17.6 %)
Black
14 (8.0 %)
Two or More
6 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.6 %)

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:	East Brunswick Township School District
Phone:	(732)613-6810
Website:	http://www.ebnet.org/bownemunro
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	176
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	40
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 37

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 37

Ungraded 7