- Enrollment
- 1,386
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Nyack, NY
Birchwood School
Federal NCES profile for Birchwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362034004444
👥 S:T ratio 85
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birchwood School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in West Nyack · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.7:1
- small classes for New York
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Birchwood School has class sizes smaller than 99% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in West Nyack, NY.
School address
District: Clarkstown Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362034004444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Birchwood School grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+22.2%).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+14 students YoY 362034004444 · West Nyack, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
66 enr · 3.7:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Clarkstown South Senior High School (1,386 students)
Birchwood School grew from 63 students in 2022-23 to 77 in 2023-24 (+22.2%). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Birchwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clarkstown Sou
Clarkstown South Senior High School
1,386 students
- Clarkstown Nor
Clarkstown North Senior High School
1,209 students
- Felix Festa De
Felix Festa Determination Middle School
679 students
- Felix Festa Ch
Felix Festa Character Middle School
612 students
- Felix Festa Ac
Felix Festa Achievement Middle School
609 students
- This school 66
Birchwood School
66 students
What this shows Birchwood School reports 66 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birchwood School compares
Birchwood School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 3.7:1 | ▼ 69% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 66 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.7:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
66
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
3.7:1
students per teacher
- 69% below state mean
Top 1% in New York - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
66.7%
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
$28,451
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 66 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.0%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%
Two or More 12.1%
African American 7.6%
Asian 3.0%
Largest group: White at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Birchwood School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarkstown Central School District reports $28,451 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birchwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clarkstown South Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clarkstown North Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Determination Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Character Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Felix Festa Achievement Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birchwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,209
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 612
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide other 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 (~66 students)
Frequently asked questions about Birchwood School
How many students attend Birchwood School?
Birchwood School has 66 students enrolled. It is a special-education school in West Nyack, NY. CCD year-over-year: 63 (2022-23) → 77 (2023-24), up 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood School is 3.7:1, which is 69% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 76% 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 School?
36.5% of students at Birchwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birchwood School?
The largest demographic group at Birchwood School is White at 50.0% of enrollment, in West Nyack, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birchwood School?
Birchwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Birchwood School rank among public schools in West Nyack?
By Resource Investment Index, Birchwood School ranks #3 of 8 public schools in West Nyack, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Nyack on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkstown Central School District?
Besides Birchwood School, Clarkstown Central School District also operates Clarkstown South Senior High School (1,386 students), Clarkstown North Senior High School (1,209 students), and Felix Festa Determination Middle School (679 students). See the Clarkstown Central School District district page for the complete list.