BIRNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Birney Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the San Diego Unified school district, located in San Diego, CA with about 538 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 21 teachers, Birney Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. 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, located in the University Heights neighborhood of San Diego, is a public school within the San Diego Unified School District that serves students from preschool through fifth grade. The school is widely recognized for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme, which emphasizes a global perspective, inquiry-based learning, and the development of well-rounded, critical thinkers. By integrating the IB curriculum, the school encourages students to become active, compassionate, and lifelong learners who are conscious of their role in both their local and global communities.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Birney Elementary is noted for its strong sense of community and commitment to the arts and sustainability. The campus features a unique "Farm to Table" garden program that serves as a hands-on outdoor classroom, teaching students about biology, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. With an active parent-teacher association and a diverse student body, the school fosters a collaborative environment where students are supported by both rigorous academic standards and a variety of enrichment opportunities designed to nurture their personal and social development.

For more information, contact Birney Elementary at (619) 497-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.