Burch Charter School of Excellence

School Overview
Burch Charter School of Excellence, located on Linden Avenue in Irvington, New Jersey, is a public charter school committed to providing a high-quality educational environment for students in grades K-5. The school emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, literacy, and mathematical proficiency. By focusing on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, Burch Charter aims to address the individual learning needs of its diverse student body while cultivating a supportive and structured atmosphere that prepares children for long-term academic success.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on character development and community engagement. Burch Charter encourages a partnership between educators, families, and the Irvington community to ensure that students not only excel in the classroom but also grow into responsible, contributing citizens. Through various extracurricular activities and a culture of high expectations, the school strives to close the achievement gap and provide its students with the foundational skills necessary to navigate and succeed in higher-level education and beyond.
328
Total Students
18.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
67.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burch Charter School of Excellence
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic18
Black305
Asian1
Two or More4
  • Black
    305 (93.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Burch Charter School of Excellence
Phone: (973)373-3223
Website: http://www.burchcharterschool.org/
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 328
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: 184
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 37
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 59
Grade 1 54
Grade 2 58
Grade 3 55
Grade 4 53
Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Burch Charter School of Excellence
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten59
Grade 154
Grade 258
Grade 355
Grade 453
Grade 549
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Burch Charter School of Excellence
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female17152.1%
Male15747.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)