Birchwood Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Schenectady, New York 12309 · Niskayuna Central School District
#203 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York
#1963 of 50,301 nationally
About Birchwood Elementary School
Birchwood Elementary School is a public elementary located in Schenectady, in the Niskayuna Central School District school district of New York, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 376 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 86.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 203rd of 2,536 ranked elementary schools in New York. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (80th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 376.
There are 32 schools in Schenectady; Birchwood Elementary School ranks 6th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)15.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
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 Birchwood Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 376
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Birchwood Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Veeder Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
503 students · 2.8 km away
Lisha Kill Middle School
Albany · Public middle · Grades 5–8
640 students · 3.0 km away
Iroquois Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 5–8
614 students · 3.3 km away
Rosendale School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students · 3.5 km away
Saddlewood Elementary School
Albany · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
351 students · 4.7 km away
Woodlawn Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 5.1 km away
Paige Elementary School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students · 5.3 km away
Forts Ferry School
Latham · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students · 5.3 km away
Hillside School
Schenectady · Public elementary · Grades K–5
383 students · 5.7 km away
Van Antwerp Middle School
Schenectady · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students · 5.9 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Birchwood Elementary School a good school?
Birchwood Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 86.1 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #203 of 2,536 in New York. 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 Birchwood Elementary School rank in New York?
Birchwood Elementary School ranks #203 of 2,536 elementary schools in New York and #1963 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?
Birchwood Elementary School had 376 students in 2025.
Is Birchwood Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Birchwood Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Birchwood Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Birchwood Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.