BIRNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Birney Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fresno Unified school district, located in Fresno, CA with about 809 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Birney Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Alice Birney Elementary School is a public school located in the Fresno Unified School District, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is situated in the heart of Fresno, California, and is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. As part of a large urban district, Birney Elementary focuses on equipping its diverse student body with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community is characterized by its commitment to student-centered instruction and meaningful engagement with families. Teachers at Birney utilize a standards-based curriculum to provide core instruction in subjects such as English language arts, mathematics, and science, often supplementing their lessons with technology and collaborative activities. In addition to its academic programs, the school strives to create a safe and inclusive campus culture, working to ensure that students feel encouraged and well-supported throughout their primary education years.

For more information, contact Birney Elementary at (559) 248-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.