Serving 342 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Brookdale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NJ
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Brookdale Elementary School's student population of 342 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookdale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,184 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookdale Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 2184 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
11%
Hispanic
25%
35%
Black
6%
14%
White
55%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Bloomfield Township School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookdale Elementary School's ranking?
Brookdale Elementary School is ranked #204 out of 2,184 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Brookdale Elementary School often compared to?
Brookdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak View Elementary School, Demarest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookdale Elementary School?
342 students attend Brookdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Brookdale Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookdale Elementary School?
Brookdale Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookdale Elementary School offer ?
Brookdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookdale Elementary School part of?
Brookdale Elementary School is part of Bloomfield Township School District.
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