Enrollment
409
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Birch Grove Primary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Birch Grove Primary
Birch Grove Primary is a mid-sized elementary school in Newark, California, enrolling 409 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.6:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 27.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,099 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #771.
Its student body is led by Asian (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Newark's elementary schools, it stands alongside John F. Kennedy Elementary (455 students): Birch Grove Primary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.6:1 vs 25.3:1).
Newark Unified also operates Newark Memorial High (1,367 students) and Newark Junior High (980 students) alongside Birch Grove Primary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Birch Grove Primary compares
Birch Grove Primary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,703
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Newark Unified, which includes Birch Grove Primary.
$14,703
Per student
-11%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 52.1%
State 36.7%
Federal 11.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~409 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.6:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Birch Grove Primary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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