Birch Lane Elementary

birchlane.djusd.net

555 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Birch Lane Elementary School, located in the heart of Davis, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Davis Joint Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community culture. Birch Lane prioritizes the "whole child" approach, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional learning, arts, and physical education to ensure a well-rounded development for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Davis community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence. Its campus is designed to encourage both structured learning and outdoor exploration, reflecting the city’s focus on sustainability and neighborhood connectivity. By focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and community service, Birch Lane Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond, while nurturing them into responsible, empathetic citizens.

555

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

23.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birch Lane Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	287
Hispanic	95
Black	14
Asian	89
Two or More	63
American Indian	6

White
287 (51.8 %)
Hispanic
95 (17.1 %)
Asian
89 (16.1 %)
Two or More
63 (11.4 %)
Black
14 (2.5 %)
American Indian
6 (1.1 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Davis Joint Unified
Phone:	(530)757-5395
Website:	http://birchlane.djusd.net
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	555
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 96

Grade 5 67

Grade 6 87