Beechwood School

1497 WOODACRES DR
MOUNTAINSIDE, NJ 07092

www.mountainsideschools.org/Domain/8

265 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd

School Overview

Beechwood School, located at 1497 Woodacres Drive in Mountainside, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 2. As part of the Mountainside School District, the school is known for fostering a nurturing and student-centered environment that focuses on building a strong academic foundation. The curriculum emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, ensuring that the youngest learners in the community are well-prepared for their transition to the district's upper elementary levels.

Beyond its academic offerings, Beechwood School is recognized for its tight-knit community atmosphere, which is supported by active parent involvement and a dedicated faculty. The school promotes a culture of kindness and inclusivity, utilizing various programs to encourage social responsibility and personal growth among its students. With its focus on small-group instruction and differentiated learning, Beechwood strives to meet the individual needs of every child, making it a cornerstone of the Mountainside educational experience.

265

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Beechwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	32
Black	3
Asian	24
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
178 (67.2%)
Hispanic
32 (12.1%)
Two or More
27 (10.2%)
Asian
24 (9.1%)
Black
3 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Mountainside School District
Phone:	(908)301-9104
Website:	http://www.mountainsideschools.org/Domain/8
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	8
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 25

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 100