BIRCH GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Birch Grove Primary is a public elementary school that is part of the Newark Unified school district, located in Newark, CA with about 408 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 12 teachers, Birch Grove Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 34:1. 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.
Birch Grove Primary is a public school located in Newark, California, operating under the Newark Unified School District. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. As part of a diverse school district, Birch Grove aims to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.
The school’s proximity to the heart of Newark allows it to serve as a local neighborhood hub, prioritizing collaborative partnerships with parents to enhance the educational experience. By aligning with the broader curriculum and standards of the Newark Unified School District, Birch Grove Primary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into higher elementary grades. Interested families can find further information regarding school programs, enrollment, and district policies on the official Newark Unified School District website.
For more information, contact Birch Grove Primary at (510) 818-3100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Newark, CA 94560-4536
(510) 818-3100
http://www.newarkunified.org
BIRCH GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public school in Newark, CA with about 408 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Newark Unified
- Total Students:
- 408
- Teachers:
- 12.9
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 408 students
- Asian
- 38.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.1%
- White
- 14.7%
- Two or more races
- 8.8%
- Black or African American
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.5%
- Male
- 48.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.