BEECHWOOD SCHOOL
BEECHWOOD SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the Mountainside School District school district, located in MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ with about 239 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. With about 20 teachers, BEECHWOOD 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.
BEECHWOOD SCHOOL, located at 1497 Woodacres Drive in Mountainside, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Mountainside School District, the school is known for fostering a nurturing and student-centered environment that focuses on building a strong academic foundation. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring that the youngest learners in the community are well-prepared for their transition to the district's upper elementary levels.
Beyond its academic offerings, BEECHWOOD SCHOOL is recognized for its tight-knit community atmosphere, which is supported by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty. The school promotes a culture of kindness and inclusivity, utilizing various programs to encourage social responsibility and personal growth among its students. With its focus on small-group instruction and differentiated learning, Beechwood strives to meet the individual needs of every child, making it a cornerstone of the Mountainside educational experience.
For more information, contact BEECHWOOD SCHOOL at (908) 301-9104 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092
(908) 301-9104
BEECHWOOD SCHOOL is a public school in MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ with about 239 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Mountainside School District
- Total Students:
- 239
- Teachers:
- 20.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 239 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BEECHWOOD SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.
- White
- 76.2%
- Asian
- 10.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 8.4%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.