Bee Meadow School

www.hanovertwpschools.com/bms

292 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Bee Meadow School, located at 120 Reynolds Avenue in Whippany, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Hanover Township Public School District. As a key part of the local educational community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. It is recognized for its commitment to providing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for future success through a balance of traditional instruction and modern educational practices.

The school is known for its focus on creating a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty, staff, and families work collaboratively to enhance the student experience. By emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities, Bee Meadow strives to nurture a sense of curiosity and personal growth in its learners. As an integral component of the Whippany area, the school remains focused on maintaining high standards of excellence while adapting to the evolving needs of its diverse student population.

292

Total Students

30.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

6.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bee Meadow School
Demographic	Student Count
White	177
Hispanic	49
Black	2
Asian	44
Two or More	20

White
177 (60.6 %)
Hispanic
49 (16.8 %)
Asian
44 (15.1 %)
Two or More
20 (6.8 %)
Black
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Hanover Township School District
Phone:	(973)515-2419
Website:	http://www.hanovertwpschools.com/bms
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	292
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	18
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

Kindergarten 38

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 47

Ungraded 19