Birch Grove Primary School
Tel:
(860) 870-6750
Birch Grove Primary School serves 468 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Birch Grove Primary School's student population of 468 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-2 |
| Total Students | 468 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Birch Grove Primary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CT) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 2% | 13% |
| White | 86% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 31% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Tolland School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CT Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Birch Grove Primary School is Tolland High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hall Memorial School (1.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Tolland Tolland High School Grades: 9-12 | 827 students
1.0 miles
1 Eagle Hill
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6818 1.0 9-12 827 - Willington Hall Memorial School Grades: 5-8 | 202 students
1.7 miles
111 River Rd.
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9391 1.7 5-8 202 - Tolland Tolland Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 578 students
2.2 miles
1 Falcon Way
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6860 2.2 6-8 578 - Tolland Tolland Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 556 students
2.3 miles
96 Old Post Rd
Tolland, CT 06084
(860) 870-6885 2.3 3-5 556 - Willington Center School Grades: PK-4 | 236 students
3.8 miles
12 Old Farms Rd.
Willington, CT 06279
(860) 429-9367 3.8 PK-4 236
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