- Enrollment
- 2,921
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Redondo Beach, CA
Birney Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Birney Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060003204952
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Birney Elementary earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #2 of 8
- elementary schools in Redondo Beach · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25.4:1
- large classes for California
- 10.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Birney Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Birney Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Redondo Beach, CA.
School address
District: Redondo Beach Unified · California
NCES ID 060003204952 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Birney Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 060003204952 · Redondo Beach, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
432 enr · 25.4:1 · 10.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Redondo Union High (2,921 students)
Birney Elementary held near 429 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Birney Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redondo Union
Redondo Union High
2,921 students
- Adams Middle 1,165
Adams Middle
1,165 students
- Parras (Nick G 1,031
Parras (Nick G.) Middle
1,031 students
- Washington Ele 776
Washington Elementary
776 students
- Lincoln Elemen 626
Lincoln Elementary
626 students
- This school 432
Birney Elementary
432 students
What this shows Birney Elementary reports 432 students on the CCD universe file.
How Birney Elementary compares
Birney 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 | 25.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.1% | ▼ 82% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 432 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.4:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
432
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% 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
25.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 82% in California - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,216
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 37.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Asian 19.0%
Two or More 18.5%
African American 4.9%
Largest group: White at 37.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.7, Birney Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Redondo Beach Unified reports $14,216 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Birney Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redondo Union High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Adams Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parras (Nick G.) Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Birney Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 27.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,031
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 626
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Redondo Beach
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
776 students 25.9:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
626 students 25:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
555 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Alta Vista Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 26:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 28:1 students per teacher
Tulita Elementary
Standard public school
443 students 23.3:1 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 (~432 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~25.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Birney Elementary
How many students attend Birney Elementary?
Birney Elementary has 432 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Redondo Beach, CA. CCD year-over-year: 437 (2022-23) → 429 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Birney Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Birney Elementary is 25.4:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 62% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Birney Elementary?
10.1% of students at Birney Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Birney Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Birney Elementary is White at 37.3% of enrollment, in Redondo Beach, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Birney Elementary?
Birney Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Birney Elementary rank among elementary schools in Redondo Beach?
By Resource Investment Index, Birney Elementary ranks #2 of 8 elementary schools in Redondo Beach, 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 Redondo Beach on the city page.
What other schools are in Redondo Beach Unified?
Besides Birney Elementary, Redondo Beach Unified also operates Redondo Union High (2,921 students), Adams Middle (1,165 students), and Parras (Nick G.) Middle (1,031 students). See the Redondo Beach Unified district page for the complete list.