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Alice Birney Elementary

Eureka City Schools · Humboldt County · 717 South Avenue, Eureka, CA 95503-5041

(707) 441-2495 · www.eurekacityschools.org/birney.html

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1/10
#5187
Rank 5187 out of 5,722
Top 91%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5443 · 5th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4725 · 17th percentile
Science2/10 · #5012 · 11th percentile

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School Overview

Alice Birney Elementary sits in Eureka, a coastal Northern California city where the redwoods meet the bay and the pace of life feels a world away from the state's busier metros. The school serves a community that faces some real challenges, and its academic scores reflect that — but families who are deeply rooted in Eureka's tight-knit, arts-friendly culture often find meaning in being part of a neighborhood school that's genuinely embedded in the community. For families considering a move to Humboldt County drawn by the natural beauty and lower cost of living, it's worth exploring what additional support and enrichment options are available alongside what Birney offers.

Student Demographics

173 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
62 (36%)
White
42 (24%)
Asian
28 (16%)
Multiple Races
21 (12%)
American Indian
7 (4%)
African American
6 (3%)
Pacific Islander
6 (3%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners63 (36%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged164 (95%)
Students with Disabilities37 (21%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

375
Enrollment
18.1
Teachers (FTE)
20.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3671 · 39th percentile

70 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found