Alice Birney Elementary School serves 251 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
251 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
31%
56%
Black
27%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Alice Birney Elementary School?
251 students attend Alice Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Alice Birney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 24% of students are Asian, and 18% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alice Birney Elementary School?
Alice Birney Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Alice Birney Elementary School offer ?
Alice Birney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Alice Birney Elementary School part of?
Alice Birney Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
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