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Birney Elementary

Long Beach Unified · Los Angeles County · 710 West Spring Street, Long Beach, CA 90806-1413

(562) 427-8512

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6/10
#2789
Rank 2789 out of 5,722
Top 49%
English Language Arts5/10 · #2974 · 48th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #2613 · 54th percentile
Science5/10 · #2852 · 49th percentile

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School Overview

Birney Elementary sits in the heart of Long Beach, a city that blends coastal laid-back energy with a genuinely diverse, working-class community feel. The school lands right in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a solid neighborhood option for families looking for a grounded, community-connected school experience without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. Families who value a diverse classroom and want their kids to grow up in one of Southern California's most culturally rich cities tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

227 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
136 (60%)
African American
33 (15%)
Filipino
23 (10%)
Asian
12 (5%)
White
9 (4%)
Multiple Races
8 (4%)
Pacific Islander
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners41 (18%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged174 (77%)
Students with Disabilities44 (19%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

501
Enrollment
23
Teachers (FTE)
21.8:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.3
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 Programs7/10 · #1898 · 69th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found