BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Birchwood Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rockaway Township School District school district, located in DOVER, NJ with about 300 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 23 teachers, Birchwood Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Birchwood Elementary School, located at 1 Art Street in Dover, New Jersey, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Dover School District. As a primary school, it focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience for young students, emphasizing the development of core academic skills, social-emotional learning, and foundational literacy and numeracy. The school is situated in a residential area, positioning itself as a central hub for the local community and providing a structured environment intended to foster curiosity and academic growth in its early-learner population.

The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, aiming to support a diverse student body through varied instructional strategies and community engagement. By fostering a supportive climate, Birchwood Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while encouraging personal development and civic responsibility. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed within the broader Dover educational framework.

For more information, contact Birchwood Elementary School at (973) 361-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.