CaliforniaSchoolsAlice Birney Elementary

Alice Birney Elementary

PublicRegularGrades 05
Eureka, California · Eureka City Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students375
Student:Teacher25.0:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
375
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
25.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

Alice Birney Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–5 in Eureka, California. The school enrolls 375 students. It is part of the Eureka City Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
25:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–5
DistrictEureka City Schools
County6023
CityEureka
ZIP95503
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060005201475

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment375
White5.8%
Hispanic / Latino33.9%
Black / African American18.9%
Asian4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native21.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.9%
Two or More Races12.4%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
5.8%
Hispanic
33.9%
Black
18.9%
Asian
4.2%
Two+
12.4%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)