- Enrollment
- 1,379
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Schenectady, NY
Birchwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Birchwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362088000276
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchwood Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #1 of 10
- elementary schools in Schenectady · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchwood Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY.
School address
District: Niskayuna Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362088000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Birchwood Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 362088000276 · Schenectady, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
376 enr · 10.7:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Niskayuna High School (1,379 students)
Birchwood Elementary School held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.1 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Birchwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Niskayuna High
Niskayuna High School
1,379 students
- Iroquois Middl
Iroquois Middle School
614 students
- Van Antwerp Mi 442
Van Antwerp Middle School
442 students
- Hillside Schoo 383
Hillside School
383 students
- Craig Elementa 377
Craig Elementary School
377 students
- This school 376
Birchwood Elementary School
376 students
What this shows Birchwood Elementary School reports 376 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchwood Elementary School compares
Birchwood Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 67% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 376 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
376
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,884
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Asian 19.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.2, Birchwood Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Niskayuna Central School District reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birchwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Niskayuna High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Van Antwerp Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillside School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Craig Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 383
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 377
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~376 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Birchwood Elementary School
How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?
Birchwood Elementary School has 376 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Schenectady, NY. CCD year-over-year: 398 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birchwood Elementary School?
18.8% of students at Birchwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Birchwood Elementary School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Schenectady, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchwood Elementary School?
Birchwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical 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 Birchwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Schenectady?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood Elementary School ranks #1 of 10 elementary schools in Schenectady, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Schenectady on the city page.
What other schools are in Niskayuna Central School District?
Besides Birchwood Elementary School, Niskayuna Central School District also operates Niskayuna High School (1,379 students), Iroquois Middle School (614 students), and Van Antwerp Middle School (442 students). See the Niskayuna Central School District district page for the complete list.