BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brookside Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Westwood Regional School District school district, located in WESTWOOD, NJ with about 419 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 34 teachers, Brookside Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Brookside Elementary School, located at 20 Lake Drive in Westwood, New Jersey, is a community-focused public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Westwood Regional School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. The facility is situated in a residential area, serving as a central hub for the local neighborhood and emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum, which balances core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with enrichment opportunities in the arts and physical education. Brookside strives to create a nurturing atmosphere that encourages curiosity and lifelong learning, utilizing modern teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body. With a focus on character education and civic responsibility, the school aims to prepare its students not only for success in middle school but also to become thoughtful, engaged members of the Westwood community.

For more information, contact Brookside Elementary School at (201) 664-9000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.