Birches Elementary School

416 WESTMINSTER BLVD
TURNERSVILLE, NJ 08012

www.wtps.org/birches

457 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

457

Total Students

48.2

Full-Time Teachers

9.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birches Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	357
Hispanic	38
Black	26
Asian	16
Two or More	20

White
357 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
38 (8.3 %)
Black
26 (5.7 %)
Two or More
20 (4.4 %)
Asian
16 (3.5 %)

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:	Washington Township School District
Phone:	(856)232-1290
Website:	http://www.wtps.org/birches
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	457
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 65

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 70

Ungraded 18