Barclay Brook School

358 BUCKELEW AVENUE
MONROE TWP, NJ 08831

monroe.k12.nj.us

328 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Barclay Brook School is a public elementary school located in Monroe Township, New Jersey, serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Monroe Township School District, the school is recognized for fostering a supportive and nurturing environment designed to build a strong educational foundation for its youngest learners. The curriculum focuses on essential academic development in literacy and mathematics while emphasizing the social-emotional growth of students during their initial years of formal schooling.

The school is known for its commitment to community involvement and its collaborative approach to education, involving parents and staff in the development of each child. With a focus on inclusive learning and character education, Barclay Brook aims to create a welcoming atmosphere where children can develop confidence, curiosity, and a love for learning. Its location in Monroe Township allows it to serve a diverse suburban population, maintaining a reputation for being an integral part of the local community’s educational structure.

328

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barclay Brook School
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	20
Black	15
Asian	168
Two or More	4

Asian
168 (51.2 %)
White
121 (36.9 %)
Hispanic
20 (6.1 %)
Black
15 (4.6 %)
Two or More
4 (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:	Monroe Township School District
Phone:	(732)521-1000
Website:	http://monroe.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	28
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 13

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 116

Grade 2 97

Ungraded 38