Birchwood Elementary School

897 BIRCHWOOD LN SCHENECTADY NY 12309

About Birchwood Elementary School

Birchwood Elementary School, located in Schenectady, New York, operates under the Niskayuna Central School District. Birchwood Elementary School is recognized in the Schenectady area for its strong academics and community.

Birchwood is a K–5 school with approximately 330 students and a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Birchwood Elementary School is regularly above state average, with a proficiency rate of around 77% in math, with over 60% in reading.

Birchwood families appreciate the environment (safe and wheelchair ready) and the after-school enrichment, including coding, games in PE, and clubs. Birchwood Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the area, along with certified, experienced teachers and engaged families.

Contact Information

Address

897 BIRCHWOOD LN SCHENECTADY NY 12309

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Phone

(518) 344-2910

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 46%
Reading 46%
State average proficiency is 46% in Math and 46% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
11 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
398
Total Students
$80912
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 73 IN STEM IN STATE

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at Birchwood Elementary School

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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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School Ratings

Ranked

73

of 93 in New York

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 62.1%
Asian 20.6%
Hispanic 6.8%
Black 5%
Two+ Races 5%
Native Am. 1%
White
62.1%
Asian
20.6%
Hispanic
6.8%
Black
5%
Two+ Races
5%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 398
45%
179 Female
55%
219 Male

Student Population

398 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 11 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: Is Birchwood Elementary School accessible for children with disabilities?

A: Yes, Birchwood Elementary School is fully wheelchair accessible.

Q: Are there outdoor play areas at Birchwood Elementary School?

A: Yes, Birchwood Elementary School has outdoor play areas that are well-maintained for students

Q: Are there parent-teacher associations at Birchwood Elementary School?

A: Yes, Birchwood Elementary School has an active PTA to involve parents.

Q: Are there mentoring programs at Birchwood Elementary School for new teachers?

A: Yes, Birchwood Elementary School does have mentoring programs to support new teachers.

Q: Are there counselors at Birchwood Elementary School?

A: Yes, Birchwood Elementary School has counselors who support students' well-being.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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