AlaskaSchoolsBirchtree Charter School

Birchtree Charter School

PublicCharterGrades 08
Palmer, Alaska · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students407
Student:Teacher19.4:1
Free/Reduced Lunch1%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 256
407
Total Enrollment
State avg: 57%
1%-56.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

Birchtree Charter School is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Palmer, Alaska. The school enrolls 407 students. It is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district. The school operates as a charter school.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alaska state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Serves a relatively affluent student body
1% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 57% state average)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictMatanuska-Susitna Borough School District
County2170
CityPalmer
ZIP99645
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID020051000744

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment407

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %1%
State Avg57%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)