Briarwood School

151 BRIARWOOD ROAD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932

briarwood.fpks.org

325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

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.

325

Total Students

30.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

0.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briarwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	239
Hispanic	30
Black	12
Asian	36
Two or More	8

White
239 (73.5 %)
Asian
36 (11.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (9.2 %)
Black
12 (3.7 %)
Two or More
8 (2.5 %)

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:	Florham Park School District
Phone:	(973)822-3880
Website:	http://briarwood.fpks.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.7
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 100

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 95