BRIARWOOD SCHOOL
BRIARWOOD SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Florham Park School District school district, located in FLORHAM PARK, NJ with about 337 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 29 teachers, BRIARWOOD SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The BRIARWOOD SCHOOL, located at 151 Briarwood Road in Florham Park, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Florham Park School District, the institution is recognized for fostering a supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the social-emotional growth of its students. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum designed to build foundational skills while encouraging curiosity and active participation in the learning process.
Beyond its core academic offerings, the BRIARWOOD SCHOOL is known for its strong sense of community and parent involvement. The school maintains a collaborative culture where educators, families, and local stakeholders work together to provide a nurturing atmosphere for children during their early formative years. With a commitment to small-group instruction and differentiated learning, Briarwood focuses on meeting the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child is well-prepared for their transition to the middle school level.
For more information, contact BRIARWOOD SCHOOL at (973) 822-3880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
(973) 822-3880
BRIARWOOD SCHOOL is a public Title I school in FLORHAM PARK, NJ with about 337 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Florham Park School District
- Total Students:
- 337
- Teachers:
- 29.1
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 337 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BRIARWOOD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.5%
- Asian
- 8.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.3%
- Black or African American
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.