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 (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Attendance Zone: Birch Grove Primary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tolland school district, covering approximately 40.3 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.2 miles to the zone edge and a maximum distance of 6.3 miles.
- 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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
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
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
32%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
80%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
38%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
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
View the Birch Grove Primary School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
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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