Brookside Elementary School

20 Lake Drive
Westwood, NJ 07675
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Brookside Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to 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 62% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10% in NJ
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:

School Overview

Brookside Elementary School's student population of 375 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
375 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers

School Rankings

Brookside Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,201 schools in New Jersey (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
This School
State Level (NJ)
#193 out of 2201 schools
(Top 10%)
65-69%
36%
75-79%
49%
35-39%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
10%
Hispanic
19%
34%
Black
2%
15%
White
67%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brookside Elementary School's ranking?
Brookside Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 2,201 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in New Jersey.
What schools are Brookside Elementary School often compared to?
Brookside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Berkeley Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% NJ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NJ state average).
How many students attend Brookside Elementary School?
375 students attend Brookside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Brookside Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brookside Elementary School?
Brookside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is equal to the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Brookside Elementary School offer ?
Brookside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookside Elementary School part of?
Brookside Elementary School is part of Westwood Regional School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 375 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education

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