Branch Brook School

www.nps.k12.nj.us/BRB

60 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Branch Brook School, located at 228 Ridge Street in Newark, New Jersey, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Essex County Educational Services Commission. It is primarily dedicated to serving students with significant special needs, including those with multiple disabilities, medical fragilities, and complex behavioral requirements. The school is known for its highly structured environment, which is designed to provide comprehensive support for students ranging from early childhood through the transition to young adulthood.

Beyond academics, the school places a heavy emphasis on therapeutic services and functional life skills. The facility is staffed by a multidisciplinary team—including special education teachers, therapists, and nursing staff—who work collaboratively to create individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student's unique physical and cognitive abilities. By fostering a nurturing and safe atmosphere, Branch Brook School aims to maximize each student's potential for independence and personal growth within their community.

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Branch Brook School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	46
Black	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
46 (76.7%)
Black
12 (20.0%)
White
1 (1.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (1.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Reopened
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Newark Public School District
Phone:	(973)268-5220
Website:	http://www.nps.k12.nj.us/BRB
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	60
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 31

Kindergarten 10

Grade 1 8

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 2