Birch Grove Primary School serves 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birch Grove Primary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Motto
Where Excellence Is Achieved Through Each Individual's Success
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Grove Primary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
32%
Black
2%
12%
White
80%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 Coventry Grammar School, Crystal Lake School, Andover Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Birch Grove Primary School?
532 students attend Birch Grove Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Birch Grove Primary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birch Grove Primary School?
Birch Grove Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Birch Grove Primary School part of?
Birch Grove Primary School is part of Tolland School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
First Day of School
August 31, 2026 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - No School
April 12, 2027 (Monday)
***Projected Last Day of School***
June 14, 2027 (Monday)
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