- Enrollment
- 1,162
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Eureka, CA
Alice Birney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Alice Birney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 12/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060005201475
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alice Birney Elementary earns 12/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #11 of 11
- elementary schools in Eureka · Resource Index
- 12
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.4:1
- students per teacher
- 86.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Alice Birney Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Birney Elementary ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA.
School address
District: Eureka City Schools · California
NCES ID 060005201475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Alice Birney Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 060005201475 · Eureka, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
375 enr · 23.4:1 · 86.5% lunch · RII 12
Nearest enrollment peer: Eureka Senior High (1,162 students)
Alice Birney Elementary held near 383 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.5 → 14.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Alice Birney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eureka Senior
Eureka Senior High
1,162 students
- Washington Ele 426
Washington Elementary
426 students
- Catherine L. Z 417
Catherine L. Zane Middle
417 students
- Winship Middle 413
Winship Middle
413 students
- This school 375
Alice Birney Elementary
375 students
- Lafayette Elem 324
Lafayette Elementary
324 students
What this shows Alice Birney Elementary reports 375 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alice Birney Elementary compares
Alice Birney Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.4:1 | ▲ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.5% | ▲ 56% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 375 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.4:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
375
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 66% in California - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
47.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,119
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 33.1%
White 24.5%
Asian 20.0%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 77.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 77.1, Alice Birney Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Eureka City Schools reports $16,119 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alice Birney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eureka Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Catherine L. Zane Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winship Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alice Birney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Eureka
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
426 students 22.4:1 students per teacher
Lafayette Elementary
Standard public school
324 students 32.4:1 students per teacher
Cutten Elementary
Standard public school
288 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Freshwater Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
278 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgewood Elementary
Standard public school
260 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~375 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alice Birney Elementary
How many students attend Alice Birney Elementary?
Alice Birney Elementary has 375 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Eureka, CA. CCD year-over-year: 392 (2022-23) → 383 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice Birney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice Birney Elementary is 23.4:1, which is 9% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 49% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alice Birney Elementary?
86.5% of students at Alice Birney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alice Birney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Alice Birney Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 33.1% of enrollment, in Eureka, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 77.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alice Birney Elementary?
Alice Birney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 12/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alice Birney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Eureka?
By Resource Investment Index, Alice Birney Elementary ranks #11 of 11 elementary schools in Eureka, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Eureka on the city page.
What other schools are in Eureka City Schools?
Besides Alice Birney Elementary, Eureka City Schools also operates Eureka Senior High (1,162 students), Washington Elementary (426 students), and Catherine L. Zane Middle (417 students). See the Eureka City Schools district page for the complete list.