Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Birney Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 501 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Birney Elementary serves the north part of Long Beach, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birney Elementary School's student population of 501 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
#PROUDTOBEABIRNEYBEE
School Rankings
Birney Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Birney Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3422 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
59%
56%
Black
13%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Birney Elementary School's ranking?
Birney Elementary School is ranked #3422 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Birney Elementary School often compared to?
Birney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lafayette Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Birney Elementary School?
501 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Birney Elementary School?
Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Birney Elementary School offer ?
Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Birney Elementary School part of?
Birney Elementary School is part of Long Beach Unified School District.
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