School Overview
Birch Lane Elementary School, located in the heart of Davis, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Davis Joint Unified School District, the school is well-known for its strong academic foundation, dedicated teaching staff, and a vibrant, inclusive community culture. Birch Lane prioritizes the "whole child" approach, emphasizing not only core curriculum subjects like literacy and mathematics but also social-emotional learning, arts, and physical education to ensure a well-rounded development for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Davis community, benefiting from active parent involvement and a collaborative environment that fosters academic excellence. Its campus is designed to encourage both structured learning and outdoor exploration, reflecting the city’s focus on sustainability and neighborhood connectivity. By focusing on critical thinking, creativity, and community service, Birch Lane Elementary aims to prepare its students for academic success in middle school and beyond, while nurturing them into responsible, empathetic citizens.
571
Total Students
24.5
Full-Time Teachers
23.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
35.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birch Lane Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White270
Hispanic107
Black17
Asian93
Two or More74
American Indian5
Pacific Islander4
  • White
    270 (47.4%)
  • Hispanic
    107 (18.8%)
  • Asian
    93 (16.3%)
  • Two or More
    74 (13.0%)
  • Black
    17 (3.0%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Davis Joint Unified
Phone: (530)757-5395
Website: http://birchlane.djusd.net
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 170
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 35
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 80
Grade 1 77
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 79
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 81
Grade 6 91

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Birch Lane Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten80
Grade 177
Grade 276
Grade 379
Grade 487
Grade 581
Grade 691
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Birch Lane Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female27247.6%
Male29852.2%
Not Specified10.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)