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Birchwood Elementary School

Schenectady, New York · Grades K to 5 · Niskayuna Central School District

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About Birchwood Elementary School

Located in Schenectady, New York, Birchwood Elementary School is a public school for kindergarten through grade 5. Enrollment was 376 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Schenectady. There are about 11 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (34.1 teachers in all). It is one of 8 schools in Niskayuna Central School District. Federal locale data places it in a suburb of a large metro area. Within 5 miles there are 38 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	897 Birchwood Ln, Schenectady, NY 12309
Phone	(518) 344-2910
School district	Niskayuna Central School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	376
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	34.1
Students per teacher	11
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	Suburb, large, Schenectady County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 362088000276). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Birchwood Elementary School serve?

Birchwood Elementary School serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Birchwood Elementary School?

Birchwood Elementary School reported 376 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Birchwood Elementary School?

About 11 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 376 students and 34.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Birchwood Elementary School a public or charter school?

Birchwood Elementary School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Birchwood Elementary School in?

Birchwood Elementary School is part of Niskayuna Central School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ny/niskayuna-central-school-district/

Where is Birchwood Elementary School located?

Birchwood Elementary School is at 897 Birchwood Ln, Schenectady, NY 12309. The phone number is (518) 344-2910.

How many other schools are near Birchwood Elementary School?

There are 38 other schools within 5 miles of Birchwood Elementary School in our directory.