- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davis, CA
Birch Lane Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Birch Lane Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061062001175
👥 S:T ratio 1
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birch Lane Elementary earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #9 of 9
- elementary schools in Davis · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.8:1
- large classes for California
- 18.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Birch Lane Elementary has class sizes larger than 78% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Lane Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, CA.
School address
District: Davis Joint Unified · California
NCES ID 061062001175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Birch Lane Elementary held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 061062001175 · Davis, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
571 enr · 24.8:1 · 18.0% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Davis Senior High (1,755 students)
Birch Lane Elementary held near 564 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.9 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Birch Lane Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Davis Senior H
Davis Senior High
1,755 students
- Oliver Wendell 588
Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High
588 students
- Pioneer Elemen 572
Pioneer Elementary
572 students
- This school 571
Birch Lane Elementary
571 students
- Da Vinci Chart 562
Da Vinci Charter Academy
562 students
- North Davis El 552
North Davis Elementary
552 students
What this shows Birch Lane Elementary reports 571 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birch Lane Elementary compares
Birch Lane 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 | 24.8:1 | ▲ 15% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.0% | ▼ 68% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 571 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.8:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
571
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
24.8:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 78% in California - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
26.1%
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
$16,704
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 571 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
White 47.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
Asian 16.3%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 47.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.5, Birch Lane Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davis Joint Unified reports $16,704 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birch Lane Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davis Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Da Vinci Charter Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Davis Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birch Lane Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 562
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Davis
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer Elementary
Standard public school
572 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
North Davis Elementary
Standard public school
552 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Standard public school
510 students 24.3:1 students per teacher
Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
Standard public school
509 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Robert E. Willett Elementary
Standard public school
506 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
Standard public school
457 students 24.1:1 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 (~571 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birch Lane Elementary
How many students attend Birch Lane Elementary?
Birch Lane Elementary has 571 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davis, CA. CCD year-over-year: 555 (2022-23) → 564 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birch Lane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birch Lane Elementary is 24.8:1, which is 15% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 58% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birch Lane Elementary?
18.0% of students at Birch Lane Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birch Lane Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Birch Lane Elementary is White at 47.4% of enrollment, in Davis, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birch Lane Elementary?
Birch Lane Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Birch Lane Elementary rank among elementary schools in Davis?
By Resource Investment Index, Birch Lane Elementary ranks #9 of 9 elementary schools in Davis, 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 Davis on the city page.
What other schools are in Davis Joint Unified?
Besides Birch Lane Elementary, Davis Joint Unified also operates Davis Senior High (1,755 students), Oliver Wendell Holmes Junior High (588 students), and Pioneer Elementary (572 students). See the Davis Joint Unified district page for the complete list.