BIRCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

662 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Birch Elementary School, located at 6900 Birch Lane in Nampa, Idaho, is a public school serving students in the Nampa School District. As a foundational educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment. It focuses on the core academic development of its elementary-age students while emphasizing social-emotional growth and the building of essential life skills during these formative years.

The school operates with a commitment to the success of its diverse student body, often utilizing collaborative teaching methods and community engagement to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, Birch Elementary aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond, striving to create a safe, welcoming atmosphere where both academic excellence and character development are encouraged.

662

Total Students

33.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIRCH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	443
Hispanic	170
Black	7
Asian	9
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

White
443 (66.9 %)
Hispanic
170 (25.7 %)
Two or More
32 (4.8 %)
Asian
9 (1.4 %)
Black
7 (1.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Not reported
Shared Time Status:	Not reported
District:	VALLIVUE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(208)461-5960
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	662
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Not reported
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	73

* 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 111

Grade 1 103

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 126

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 113