Birch Elementary School

299 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Birch Elementary School is a public school located in Broomfield, Colorado, and is part of the Boulder Valley School District (BVSD). Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment. It places a strong emphasis on academic excellence, personalized instruction, and the social-emotional development of its students, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded foundation as they progress through their elementary years.

Beyond the classroom, Birch Elementary is known for its active and engaged school community. The school benefits from a dedicated parent-teacher organization and various enrichment opportunities that encourage students to explore interests in arts, physical education, and technology. With its focus on collaborative teaching and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere, Birch Elementary aims to prepare its students to be curious, responsible, and successful learners as they transition to middle school.

299

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Birch Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	73
Black	2
Asian	12
Two or More	15
American Indian	1

White
194 (65.3%)
Hispanic
73 (24.6%)
Two or More
15 (5.1%)
Asian
12 (4.0%)
Black
2 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	No
District:	Boulder Valley School District No. Re2
Phone:	(720)561-8800
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 49

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 48