Birch Grove Primary School serves 568 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 568 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Birch Grove Primary School's student population of 568 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
568 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Birch Grove Primary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
9%
30%
Black
3%
12%
White
79%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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 Andover Elementary School, Coventry Grammar School, Crystal Lake School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Birch Grove Primary School?
568 students attend Birch Grove Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% 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 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Birch Grove Primary School?
Birch Grove Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Birch Grove Primary School part of?
Birch Grove Primary School is part of Tolland School District.
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