Enrollment
347
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warren, MI
Briarwood Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Briarwood Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 263522007122
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarwood Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #7 of 11
- elementary schools in Warren · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 76.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarwood Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, MI.
School address
District: Warren Woods Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 263522007122 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
76.2%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briarwood Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briarwood Elementary School
Briarwood Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Warren, Michigan, enrolling 347 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 76.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 347 students, its enrollment sits close to the Michigan median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Against 479 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #300.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 52.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warren's elementary schools, it stands alongside Frontier International Academy Elementary (395 students): Briarwood Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.8:1 vs 28.2:1).
Warren Woods Public Schools also operates Warren Woods Tower High School (963 students) and Warren Woods Middle School (741 students) alongside Briarwood Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Briarwood Elementary School compares
Briarwood Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.2% | ▲ 40% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
76.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 40% in Michigan - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,584
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 39.2%
African American 31.1%
Asian 13.8%
Two or More 13.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Largest group: White at 39.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Briarwood Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warren Woods Public Schools, which includes Briarwood Elementary School.
$14,584
Per student
+8%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.7%
State 58.7%
Federal 10.7%
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.
How Briarwood Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren Woods Tower High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren Woods Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Westwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pinewood Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warren Woods Enterprise Hs | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 741
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 353
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 75
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar elementary schools in Warren
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Frontier International Academy Elementary
Standard public school
395 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
327 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy Lorraine
Standard public school
181 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~347 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Briarwood Elementary School
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has 347 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warren, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 1% higher 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?
76.2% of students at Briarwood Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarwood Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Briarwood Elementary School is White at 39.2% of enrollment, in Warren, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briarwood Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Warren?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elementary School ranks #7 of 11 elementary schools in Warren, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warren on the city page.
Is Briarwood Elementary School a good school?
Briarwood Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Warren Woods Public Schools?
Besides Briarwood Elementary School, Warren Woods Public Schools also operates Warren Woods Tower High School (963 students), Warren Woods Middle School (741 students), and Westwood Elementary School (512 students). See the Warren Woods Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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