Birney Elementary

birney.rbusd.org

437 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alice M. Birney Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in the heart of Redondo Beach, California, and is part of the Redondo Beach Unified School District (RBUSD). The school is widely recognized for its welcoming campus culture and its commitment to fostering a strong sense of community among students, parents, and faculty. It emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional learning, and civic engagement.

The school prides itself on academic excellence, frequently utilizing modern instructional strategies to prepare students for the demands of middle school and beyond. Beyond the standard curriculum, Birney Elementary offers various programs—such as music, physical education, and technology integration—that encourage students to explore their interests. With an active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a dedicated staff, the school creates a supportive, resource-rich environment aimed at ensuring every student feels valued and motivated to reach their full potential.

437

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	88
Black	18
Asian	83
Two or More	74

White
174 (39.8 %)
Hispanic
88 (20.1 %)
Asian
83 (19.0 %)
Two or More
74 (16.9 %)
Black
18 (4.1 %)

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:	Redondo Beach Unified
Phone:	(310)798-8626
Website:	http://birney.rbusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	437
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
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 68

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 75