- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, CA
Birch Grove Intermediate
Federal NCES profile for Birch Grove Intermediate, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062706004086
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Grove Intermediate earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 24.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Grove Intermediate has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove Intermediate ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Birch Grove Intermediate held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 062706004086 · Newark, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 26.3:1 · 24.8% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Memorial High (1,367 students)
Birch Grove Intermediate held near 317 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 11.0 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Birch Grove Intermediate in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Newark Memoria
Newark Memorial High
1,367 students
- Newark Junior
Newark Junior High
980 students
- John F. Kenned 455
John F. Kennedy Elementary
455 students
- Coyote Hills E 440
Coyote Hills Elementary
440 students
- Birch Grove Pr 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- This school 289
Birch Grove Intermediate
289 students
What this shows Birch Grove Intermediate reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Grove Intermediate compares
Birch Grove Intermediate 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 | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.8% | ▼ 55% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.1%
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
$16,523
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
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 41.9%
Hispanic or Latino 33.2%
Two or More 12.5%
White 6.9%
African American 3.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 41.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Birch Grove Intermediate is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Newark Unified reports $16,523 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birch Grove Intermediate Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birch Grove Primary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Grove Intermediate's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 440
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar elementary schools in Newark
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Coyote Hills Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Primary
Standard public school
409 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
August Schilling Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
286 students 20.4:1 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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birch Grove Intermediate
How many students attend Birch Grove Intermediate?
Birch Grove Intermediate has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 315 (2022-23) → 317 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Intermediate is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Grove Intermediate?
24.8% of students at Birch Grove Intermediate are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Grove Intermediate?
The largest demographic group at Birch Grove Intermediate is Asian at 41.9% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Grove Intermediate?
Birch Grove Intermediate has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (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 Birch Grove Intermediate rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove Intermediate ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, 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 Newark on the city page.
What other schools are in Newark Unified?
Besides Birch Grove Intermediate, Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students), Newark Junior High (980 students), and John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students). See the Newark Unified district page for the complete list.