Birch Meadow

www.reading.k12.ma.us/birchmeadow/

358 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Birch Meadow Elementary School, located at 27 A B Lord Drive in Reading, Massachusetts, is a key component of the Reading Public Schools district. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It is committed to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and preparing students to become responsible, engaged citizens through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking and community values.

The school benefits from the active participation of its community, often characterized by strong parent-teacher partnerships and a dedicated staff. By leveraging resources within the Reading Public Schools system, Birch Meadow strives to provide inclusive educational opportunities that cater to the diverse needs of its student body. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or district-wide initiatives, the official website at [reading.k12.ma.us](http://reading.k12.ma.us) serves as the primary resource for families and residents.

358

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birch Meadow
Demographic	Student Count
White	305
Hispanic	12
Black	13
Asian	17
Two or More	11

White
305 (85.2 %)
Asian
17 (4.7 %)
Black
13 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
12 (3.4 %)
Two or More
11 (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:	No
District:	Reading
Phone:	(781)944-2335
Website:	http://www.reading.k12.ma.us/birchmeadow/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 58

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 57