Beechwood School serves 265 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 265 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Attendance Zone: Beechwood School serves the entire district of Mountainside, NJ, covering an area of approximately 4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Beechwood School's student population of 265 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Beechwood School is 0.52, 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
9%
11%
Hispanic
12%
35%
Black
1%
14%
White
67%
37%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.3%
16.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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?
265 students attend Beechwood School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Beechwood School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beechwood School part of?
Beechwood School is part of Mountainside School District.
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