East Brook Elementary School

www.parkridgeschools.org/Domain/221

331 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

East Brook Elementary School is a public school located in the suburban borough of Park Ridge, New Jersey, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Park Ridge School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive, community-focused learning environment. It emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, and science—with enrichment programs designed to develop students' critical thinking and social-emotional skills.

The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and its commitment to academic excellence, consistently striving to prepare students for the transition to middle school. Beyond the classroom, East Brook offers various extracurricular opportunities and school-wide initiatives that encourage student engagement and school spirit. With its focus on small-class dynamics and a strong partnership between parents and educators, the school serves as a foundational pillar for the local Park Ridge community, aiming to create a nurturing atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

331

Total Students

31.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for East Brook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	205
Hispanic	68
Black	5
Asian	31
Two or More	22

White
205 (61.9 %)
Hispanic
68 (20.5 %)
Asian
31 (9.4 %)
Two or More
22 (6.6 %)
Black
5 (1.5 %)

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:	Park Ridge School District
Phone:	(201)573-6000
Website:	http://www.parkridgeschools.org/Domain/221
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	331
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	26
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 41

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 31

Grade 6 51

Ungraded 16