Birch Grove Primary School

247 Rhodes Rd
Tolland, CT 06084
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 498 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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Birch Grove Primary School's student population of 498 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
498 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Birch Grove Primary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 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
2%
5%
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Hispanic
10%
29%
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Black
3%
13%
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White
79%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Birch Grove Primary School often compared to?
Birch Grove Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Andover Elementary School, Coventry Grammar School, Crystal Lake School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Birch Grove Primary School?
498 students attend Birch Grove Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Birch Grove Primary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove Primary School?
Birch Grove Primary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Birch Grove Primary School offer ?
Birch Grove Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birch Grove Primary School part of?
Birch Grove Primary School is part of Tolland School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 498 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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