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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Math Proficiency: 75-79%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- 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
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
6%
17%
White
73%
65%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
School Reviews
Review Birch Primary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.
