- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newark, CA
Birch Grove Primary
Federal NCES profile for Birch Grove Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062706004079
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Grove Primary earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Newark · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.6:1
- large classes for California
- 27.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Grove Primary has class sizes larger than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove Primary ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Newark, CA.
School address
District: Newark Unified · California
NCES ID 062706004079 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Birch Grove Primary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 062706004079 · Newark, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
409 enr · 25.6:1 · 27.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Newark Memorial High (1,367 students)
Birch Grove Primary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.1 → 13.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Birch Grove Primary 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
- This school 409
Birch Grove Primary
409 students
- August Schilli 344
August Schilling Elementary
344 students
What this shows Birch Grove Primary reports 409 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Grove Primary compares
Birch Grove Primary 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 | 25.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.6% | ▼ 50% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.6:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 83% in California - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Two or More 11.5%
White 6.4%
African American 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Largest group: Asian at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.9, Birch Grove Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Memorial High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Newark Junior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coyote Hills Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| August Schilling Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Grove Primary'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
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 26.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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
August Schilling Elementary
Standard public school
344 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Birch Grove Intermediate
Standard public school
289 students 26.3:1 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 (~409 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birch Grove Primary
How many students attend Birch Grove Primary?
Birch Grove Primary has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newark, CA. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Grove Primary is 25.6:1, which is 19% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 63% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Grove Primary?
27.6% of students at Birch Grove Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Grove Primary?
The largest demographic group at Birch Grove Primary is Asian at 45.1% of enrollment, in Newark, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Grove Primary?
Birch Grove Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Primary rank among elementary schools in Newark?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Grove Primary ranks #4 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 Primary, 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.