Birch Grove Primary

www.newarkunified.org

409 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Birch Grove Primary is a public school located in Newark, California, operating under the Newark Unified School District. The school focuses on providing foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing a supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young children. As part of a diverse school district, Birch Grove aims to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community among its students, staff, and families.

The school’s proximity to the heart of Newark allows it to serve as a local neighborhood hub, prioritizing collaborative partnerships with parents to enhance the educational experience. By aligning with the broader curriculum and standards of the Newark Unified School District, Birch Grove Primary strives to prepare its students for success as they transition into higher elementary grades. Interested families can find further information regarding school programs, enrollment, and district policies on the official Newark Unified School District website.

409

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birch Grove Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	128
Black	17
Asian	184
Two or More	47
Pacific Islander	6

Asian
184 (45.1%)
Hispanic
128 (31.4%)
Two or More
47 (11.5%)
White
26 (6.4%)
Black
17 (4.2%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.5%)

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:	Newark Unified
Phone:	(510)818-3100
Website:	http://www.newarkunified.org
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	409
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	116
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 186

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Birch Grove Primary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	186
Grade 1	97
Grade 2	126

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Birch Grove Primary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	205	50.1%
Male	203	49.6%
Not Specified	1	0.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Birch Grove Intermediate

Newark Unified

289 Students

37490 Birch St.
Newark, CA 94560 (0.5 miles away)

Elementary School 3rd - 5th