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Birchwood Elementary School

897 Birchwood Ln, Schenectady, NY 12309, United States

+1 (518) 344-2910

http://www.niskyschools.org

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Birchwood Elementary School Overview

About This School

Birchwood Elementary School is a public elementary in Schenectady, New York, serving 376 students in grades K-5. The school maintains a staff of 34 teachers with an average salary of $88,786 and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Students are composed of 53% male and 47% female learners. The student body is 63% White, 19% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 7% Two or More Races, and 3% Black.

376

Total Students

K-5

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

34 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

K-5

County

Schenectady County

Students per Counselor

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Birchwood Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Mathematics

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Class Information

11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 10.9:1

State Avg: 11.2:1

Students per Counselor

Birchwood Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$88,786

City Avg: $80,845

State Avg: $91,676

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio11:1

Students per Counselor:1

Birchwood Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

52.66%

Male

47.34%

Female

Total Enrollment: 376 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White63.3%

Hispanic7.18%

Asian19.15%

Black2.66%

Two or More Races6.91%

Native American0.8%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Birchwood Elementary School

Q: What is Birchwood Elementary School?

A: Birchwood Elementary School is a elementary public located in Schenectady.

Q: How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?

A: Birchwood Elementary School has approximately 376 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School is 11:1.

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Detailed Information about Birchwood Elementary School

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Birchwood Elementary School - Schenectady, NY

Quick Facts about Birchwood Elementary School
School Name	Birchwood Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	K-5
Location	897 Birchwood Ln, Schenectady, NY 12309, Schenectady, NY
County	Schenectady County
Phone	+1 (518) 344-2910
Total Students	376
Student-Teacher Ratio	11:1
Full-Time Teachers	34
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Birchwood Elementary School

What is Birchwood Elementary School?

Birchwood Elementary School is a elementary public located in Schenectady.

How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?

Birchwood Elementary School has approximately 376 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School is 11:1.

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