Alice Birney Elementary

www.eurekacityschools.org/birney.html

392 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alice Birney Elementary, located in Eureka, California, is a public school serving students in the Eureka City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth while catering to the developmental needs of its elementary-age population. With a focus on foundational education, the school utilizes district-aligned curriculum to ensure students develop essential literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in preparation for higher education.

Beyond academics, Alice Birney focuses on the holistic development of its students by cultivating a positive school culture. The institution works closely with the local community and families to provide a safe, inclusive setting where students are encouraged to participate in school activities and build social-emotional skills. By leveraging the resources of the Eureka City Schools district, the school aims to provide its students with the tools and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

392

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

23.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alice Birney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	108
Hispanic	123
Black	16
Asian	61
Two or More	53
American Indian	19
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
123 (31.4 %)
White
108 (27.6 %)
Asian
61 (15.6 %)
Two or More
53 (13.5 %)
American Indian
19 (4.8 %)
Black
16 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (3.1 %)

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:	Eureka City Schools
Phone:	(707)441-2495
Website:	http://www.eurekacityschools.org/birney.html
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	392
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	288
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 95

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 58