- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bowling Green, KY
Briarwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Briarwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210573001909
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarwood Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #8 of 18
- schools in Bowling Green · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 61.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elementary School ranks #8 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY.
School address
District: Warren County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210573001909 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Briarwood Elementary School shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-5.9%).
Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 210573001909 · Bowling Green, KY Other · MID · TRAD
685 enr · 14.3:1 · 61.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Warren High School (1,548 students)
Briarwood Elementary School shrank from 706 students in 2022-23 to 664 in 2023-24 (-5.9%). Teacher FTE added 48.6 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Briarwood Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Warren H
South Warren High School
1,548 students
- Greenwood High
Greenwood High School
1,451 students
- Warren Central
Warren Central High School
1,070 students
- Rich Pond Elem
Rich Pond Elementary
990 students
- Warren East Hi
Warren East High School
967 students
- This school
Briarwood Elementary School
685 students
What this shows Briarwood Elementary School reports 685 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarwood Elementary School compares
Briarwood Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.5% | ▲ 4% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 685 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
685
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 40% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 685 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.8%
African American 18.7%
Hispanic or Latino 18.7%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 44.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.8, Briarwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Warren County reports $12,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briarwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Warren High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rich Pond Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren East High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briarwood Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,451
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 967
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Bowling Green
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rich Pond Elementary
Standard public school
990 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Lost River Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Jennings Creek Elementary
Standard public school
852 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Jody Richards Elementary
Standard public school
754 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Plano Elementary
Standard public school
750 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Warren Elementary
Standard public school
714 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~685 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood Elementary School
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has 685 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bowling Green, KY. CCD year-over-year: 706 (2022-23) → 664 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briarwood Elementary School?
61.5% of students at Briarwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Briarwood Elementary School is White at 44.8% of enrollment, in Bowling Green, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briarwood Elementary School rank among schools in Bowling Green?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elementary School ranks #8 of 18 schools in Bowling Green, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bowling Green on the city page.
What other schools are in Warren County?
Besides Briarwood Elementary School, Warren County also operates South Warren High School (1,548 students), Greenwood High School (1,451 students), and Warren Central High School (1,070 students). See the Warren County district page for the complete list.