Birchwood Elementary School
279 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
279
Total Students
31.4
Full-Time Teachers
8.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
23.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 139 |
| Hispanic | 101 |
| Black | 8 |
| Asian | 14 |
| Two or More | 17 |
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White139 (49.8 %)
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Hispanic101 (36.2 %)
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Two or More17 (6.1 %)
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Asian14 (5.0 %)
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Black8 (2.9 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Rockaway Township School District |
| Phone: | (973)361-7080 |
| Website: | http://bw.rocktwp.net |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 279 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 31.4 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 8.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 57 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
18
Kindergarten
38
Grade 1
41
Grade 2
39
Grade 3
41
Grade 4
37
Grade 5
37
Ungraded
28
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 38 |
| Grade 1 | 41 |
| Grade 2 | 39 |
| Grade 3 | 41 |
| Grade 4 | 37 |
| Grade 5 | 37 |
| Ungraded | 28 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 135 | 48.4% |
| Male | 144 | 51.6% |
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