BIRNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Birney Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Long Beach Unified school district, located in Long Beach, CA with about 627 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 26 teachers, Birney Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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 Wrigley neighborhood of Long Beach, California, serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Long Beach Unified School District, the campus is deeply rooted in its local community and emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to inclusive education, providing various programs and resources to help students from diverse backgrounds reach their full potential.

Beyond the classroom, Birney Elementary focuses on creating a well-rounded experience through community engagement and parent involvement. The school typically hosts events and activities that encourage family participation, aiming to build a strong partnership between educators and parents. With a mission centered on preparing students for middle school and beyond, the faculty focuses on foundational literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking skills while maintaining a safe and nurturing atmosphere for its student body.

For more information, contact Birney Elementary at (562) 427-8512 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.