BIRCHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRCHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Washington Township School District school district, located in TURNERSVILLE, NJ with about 443 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 43 teachers, BIRCHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.
BIRCHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 416 Westminster Blvd in Turnersville, New Jersey, is a public school serving students in the Washington Township Public School District. As a staple of the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the elementary grades. It is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong home-school partnership, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded foundation during their formative years.
The school is characterized by its dedication to providing diverse educational opportunities that cater to various learning styles. By integrating modern curriculum standards with extracurricular activities and community-building initiatives, Birches Elementary strives to prepare its students for future academic success. The faculty and staff are known for emphasizing character development and inclusivity, making the school a welcoming place for families seeking a nurturing educational setting within the Turnersville area.
For more information, contact BIRCHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (856) 232-1290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012-1625
(856) 232-1290
BIRCHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in TURNERSVILLE, NJ with about 443 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New Jersey
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Washington Township School District
- Total Students:
- 443
- Teachers:
- 43.35
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- 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 443 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRCHES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 77% of the student body.
- White
- 77.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.9%
- Black or African American
- 5.9%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.3%
- Male
- 51.7%
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.