Birch School, one of three elementary schools in the Merrick School District, serves about 580 students from kindergarten to grade six. The average class size is 22 students.
The children, parents and staff of the Birch School are dedicated to creating a learning environment that embraces the whole child. The school strives to provide a safe, friendly and cooperative atmosphere conducive to learning.
Kerri Schlissel is the school's principal. The Birch PTA presidents are Sigal Negrin and Lori Tanico.
- Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:40am - 3pm
- Number of students: 581
- Public/Private: Public
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Number of faculty: 52
- Grade levels: K-6
- Special education: Yes