Beechwood School serves 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 269 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beechwood School's student population of 269 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
269 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beechwood School is 0.46, 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
13:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
10%
Hispanic
11%
33%
Black
2%
15%
White
72%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
31%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
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?
269 students attend Beechwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Beechwood School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beechwood School?
Beechwood School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than 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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