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BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

PublicRegularGrades 0–5
SCHENECTADY, New York · NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students376
Student:Teacher11.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch15%
Title INo
BIRCHWOOD
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 462
376
Total Enrollment
State avg: 58%
15%-42.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
11.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

BIRCHWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in SCHENECTADY, New York. The school enrolls 376 students. It is part of the NISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against New York state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
15% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 58% state average)

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictNISKAYUNA CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
County36093
CitySCHENECTADY
ZIP12309
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID362088000276

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment376
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino5.1%
Black / African American20.8%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native66.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races4.6%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
5.1%
Black
20.8%
Asian
2.6%
Two+
4.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %15%
State Avg58%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)