BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.niskyschools.org

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Birchwood Elementary School is a public institution located in Schenectady, New York, and operates under the jurisdiction of the Niskayuna Central School District. Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment designed to prepare young learners for future success. As part of the Niskayuna district, Birchwood is generally recognized for its commitment to high educational standards, community involvement, and a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development.

The school benefits from being part of a district known for its strong emphasis on excellence and parental engagement. By providing a structured and inclusive atmosphere, Birchwood Elementary aims to nurture curiosity and foundational skills in students from their early formative years. Families interested in specific programs, current school policies, or district-wide initiatives can access detailed resources and updates through the official school district website at http://www.niskyschools.org.

398

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	247
Hispanic	27
Black	20
Asian	82
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
247 (62.1 %)
Asian
82 (20.6 %)
Hispanic
27 (6.8 %)
Black
20 (5.0 %)
Two or More
20 (5.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(518)344-2910
Website:	http://www.niskyschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	56
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 55

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 73