What grades does Birney Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Birney Elementary School serves students in Tacoma, WA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Birney Elementary School located?

You can find Birney Elementary School in Tacoma, WA.

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

At Birney Elementary School, there are approximately 14.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Tacoma, WA?

Birney Elementary School is among the schools serving Tacoma, WA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Tacoma, WA 98408

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

489

Student:Teacher

14.8:1

Locale

Urban

District

Tacoma School District

Econ. Disadvantaged

75.7%

Phone

(253)571-4600

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

2 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17.2:1

Near average in WA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

422

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

27.65

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Nurses

0.40000001

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,679

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,693

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$23,183

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 13%State 56%Local 32%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$740,211

-1.6% 1yr+25.7% 5yr

Seattle, WA metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

14.8%

Below 150% poverty line

5.0%

Unemployment rate

6.0%

Uninsured residents

7.7%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

4,589

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

4,224

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,441 (34%)

Other Health Impairment

830 (20%)

Autism

589 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

376 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

162 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

140 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

476

Current enrollment

Stable(+10% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Birney Elementary School

Birney Elementary School currently enrolls 489 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in WA.

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