Birch Lake Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025White Bear Lake, Minnesota 55110 · White Bear Lake School District
#531 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#14701 of 50,301 nationally
About Birch Lake Elementary
Birch Lake Elementary is a public elementary located in White Bear Lake, in the White Bear Lake School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 239 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 65.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 531st of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is students per teacher (81th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (56th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 239.
There are 16 schools in White Bear Lake; Birch Lake Elementary ranks 8th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)57%
- Reading proficiency (30%)52%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)46%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Birch Lake Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 239
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Birch Lake Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Lincoln Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students · 1.4 km away
Central Middle
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
922 students · 1.9 km away
White Bear Lake Area High School
White Bear Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,572 students · 2.1 km away
Otter Lake Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students · 2.7 km away
Lakeaires Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students · 2.8 km away
Gentry Academy High
Vadnais Heights · Charter high · Grades 9–12
134 students · 3.6 km away
Gentry Academy Middle
Vadnais Heights · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
195 students · 3.6 km away
White Bear Lake Middle OLL
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
0 students · 3.7 km away
Distance Learning Academy - H
White Bear Lake · Public high · Grades 9–12
0 students · 3.7 km away
White Bear Lake Elementary Distance
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
0 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Cityview Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
North Branch Area Education Center
North Branch · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
239 students
J.W. Smith Elementary
Bemidji · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
238 students
GFW Elementary School
Gibbon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Xinxing Academy
Hopkins · Public elementary · Grades K–5
238 students
J.a. Hughes Elementary
Red Lake Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
237 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Birch Lake Elementary a good school?
Birch Lake Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 65.1 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #531 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Birch Lake Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Birch Lake Elementary ranks #531 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #14701 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Birch Lake Elementary?
Birch Lake Elementary had 239 students in 2025.
Is Birch Lake Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Birch Lake Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Birch Lake Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Birch Lake Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.