Birch Primary School serves 345 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is approximately equal to the Ohio state average of 83%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Attendance Zone: Birch Elementary School serves the northeast part of North Olmsted, OH, covering an area of approximately 3.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birch Primary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
345 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Primary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)80-84%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
17%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.2%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Birch Primary School often compared to?
Birch Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% OH state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% OH state average).
How many students attend Birch Primary School?
345 students attend Birch Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Birch Primary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birch Primary School?
Birch Primary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Birch Primary School offer ?
Birch Primary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Birch Primary School part of?
Birch Primary School is part of North Olmsted City School District.
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