School Overview
Grades Offered
n/a
Total Students (08-09)
221 students
Total Classroom Teachers (08-09)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
11:1
American Indian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Asian
(08-09)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(08-09)n/a
11%
Black
(08-09)99%
81%
White
(08-09)1%
6%
Hawaiian
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(08-09)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (08-09)
89%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Birney Elementary School?
221 students attend Birney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Birney Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What school district is Birney Elementary School part of?
Birney Elementary School is part of District Of Columbia Public Schools.
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