Central Elementary School in E. Brunswick, New Jersey on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Central Elementary School is a suburban public school in E. Brunswick, New Jersey that is part of East Brunswick Public School District. It serves 351 students in grades Pre-K - 4 with a student/teacher ratio of 9.0:1. Its teachers have had 133 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades Pre-K - 4

351 Students

39 Teachers

371 Cranbury Rd

E. Brunswick, NJ 08816 View local requests

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Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

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Central Elementary School Demographics

21%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

59%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Central Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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