ALICE M BIRNEY K8 SCHOOL

Alice M Birney K8 School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southfield Public School District school district, located in Southfield, MI with about 631 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 41 teachers, Alice M Birney K8 School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Alice M. Birney K-8 School is a public school located in Southfield, Michigan, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade as part of the Southfield Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a continuous learning model from the primary grades through middle school, the institution aims to build a strong foundation in core subjects while addressing the developmental needs of students during their formative years.

In addition to its academic offerings, Alice M. Birney emphasizes the importance of community engagement and character development within the Southfield area. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities and develop essential life skills. By leveraging its resources and partnership with the district, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the tools and instruction necessary for long-term educational success.

For more information, contact Alice M Birney K8 School at (248) 746-8800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

27225 Evergreen Road
Southfield, MI 48076
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ALICE M BIRNEY K8 SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Southfield, MI with about 631 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Michigan

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
631
Teachers:
41.29
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 schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 631 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ALICE M BIRNEY K8 SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
95.6%
Asian
1.4%
Hispanic/Latino
1.1%
White
1.0%
Two or more races
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

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.