BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public elementary school that is part of the MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY with about 618 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 47 teachers, BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school located in Massapequa Park, New York, serving students in the Massapequa Union Free School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and social-emotional growth. It follows the district’s mission to provide comprehensive educational programs that prepare students for success in a rapidly changing world by integrating standard curriculum with modern instructional practices.
Beyond its academic offerings, Birch Lane is known for cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community involvement. The school maintains a collaborative relationship with families and local organizations, often hosting events and programs that encourage parent engagement. By focusing on a well-rounded educational experience—which typically includes opportunities in the arts, physical education, and extracurricular activities—Birch Lane Elementary strives to nurture the unique talents of every child within a safe and inclusive setting.
For more information, contact BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (516) 308-5101 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY 11762-3900
(516) 308-5101
http://www.msd.k12.ny.us
BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in MASSAPEQUA PARK, NY with about 618 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- MASSAPEQUA UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 618
- Teachers:
- 47.28
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 618 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending BIRCH LANE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.
- White
- 89.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Two or more races
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 50.5%
- Male
- 49.5%
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.