Beechwood School serves 260 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beechwood School's student population of 260 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
260 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Beechwood School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
10%

Hispanic
12%
34%

Black
1%
15%

White
70%
38%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
32%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Beechwood School often compared to?
Beechwood Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Beechwood School?
260 students attend Beechwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Beechwood School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beechwood School?
Beechwood School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Beechwood School offer ?
Beechwood School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Beechwood School part of?
Beechwood School is part of Mountainside School District.
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