Enrollment
360
Georgia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 130174000728
Briarlake Elementary School — Decatur, GA
Federal NCES profile for Briarlake Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 39
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Dekalb County · Georgia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.1:1
vs 14.5:1 Georgia avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.3%
vs 60.7% Georgia avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briarlake Elementary School compares with Georgia and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Briarlake Elementary School reports 360 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 23% below the Georgia state mean of 14.5:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 30% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 62% below the Georgia average and 55% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 360 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Dekalb County spends $16,212 per pupil district-wide, above the Georgia average of $15,679 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 51.6% from local sources (property taxes), 32.7% from the state, and 15.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Briarlake Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Georgia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 14.5:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.3% | ▼ 62% | 60.7% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 360 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
23.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 62% below the Georgia average of 60.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.1:1
students per teacher
— 23% below state mean
Top 8% in Georgia — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,212
per pupil, district-wide
— above Georgia avg of $15,679
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 360 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 360 Top 15% in Georgia — larger than 85% of 2,315 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 11.1:1 -23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.3% -62% vs state
NCES ID 130174000728
Student demographics
White 40.8%
African American 25.0%
Hispanic or Latino 18.9%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 6.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 40.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 360:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.4%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Dekalb County, which includes Briarlake Elementary School.
$16,212
Per student
+3%
vs Georgia
Avg $15,679
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 51.6%
State 32.7%
Federal 15.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,234
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,748
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
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Chapel Hill Elementary School
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Canby Lane Elementary School
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Frequently asked questions about Briarlake Elementary School
How many students attend Briarlake Elementary School?
Briarlake Elementary School has 360 students enrolled. It is a other school in Decatur, GA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarlake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarlake Elementary School is 11.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Georgia average of 14.5:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briarlake Elementary School?
23.3% of students at Briarlake Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarlake Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Briarlake Elementary School is White at 40.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Decatur, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarlake Elementary School?
Briarlake Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.