BIRCH GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL
Birch Grove Primary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tolland School District school district, located in Tolland, CT with about 468 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 33 teachers, Birch Grove Primary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 School, located at 247 Rhodes Road in Tolland, Connecticut, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. As part of the Tolland Public Schools district, the school is dedicated to creating a nurturing and inclusive environment that fosters academic growth, social-emotional development, and a love for learning. Its curriculum is designed to meet the unique needs of students in their early developmental years, providing a structured yet engaging classroom experience that builds the essential building blocks for future educational success.
Beyond core academics, Birch Grove emphasizes the importance of community and partnership between educators, students, and families. The school environment is characterized by a commitment to fostering a safe and supportive atmosphere where children feel encouraged to explore, collaborate, and develop their interpersonal skills. By integrating modern teaching practices with a focus on student well-being, Birch Grove Primary School plays a pivotal role in the Tolland community by preparing its students to transition confidently into the upper elementary grades.
For more information, contact Birch Grove Primary School at (860) 870-6750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Tolland, CT 06084-3568
(860) 870-6750
http://www.bgp.tolland.k12.ct.us
BIRCH GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tolland, CT with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Connecticut
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Tolland School District
- Total Students:
- 468
- Teachers:
- 33.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance 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 468 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRCH GROVE PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 86% of the student body.
- White
- 86.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 4.1%
- Two or more races
- 3.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.9%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.