John Brainerd Elementary School

Mount Holly Township Public School District

www.mtholly.k12.nj.us

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

John Brainerd Elementary School, located on Wollner Drive in Mount Holly, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Mount Holly Township School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and academic growth. As part of a close-knit community, the school focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with both their peers and their local environment, preparing them for the transition to middle school.

The school's curriculum is designed to meet the evolving needs of its diverse student body, focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, John Brainerd Elementary places a high value on social-emotional learning and community involvement, often organizing activities that promote school spirit and parental engagement. By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to provide a well-rounded experience that helps each child achieve their full potential within the Mount Holly community.

330

Total Students

33.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Brainerd Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	103
Hispanic	77
Black	84
Asian	10
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	13

White
103 (31.2 %)
Black
84 (25.5 %)
Hispanic
77 (23.3 %)
Two or More
42 (12.7 %)
Pacific Islander
13 (3.9 %)
Asian
10 (3.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Mount Holly Township Public School District
Phone:	(609)267-3600
Website:	http://www.mtholly.k12.nj.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 91

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 116

Ungraded 22