Beechwood School serves 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Beechwood School's student population of 248 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beechwood School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
10%
Hispanic
11%
32%
Black
1%
15%
White
75%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
30%
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?
248 students attend Beechwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Beechwood School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 3% 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 12:1, 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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