- Enrollment
- 2,419
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Renton, WA
Briarwood Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Briarwood Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530375000571
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarwood Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarwood Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Issaquah School District · Washington
NCES ID 530375000571 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Briarwood Elementary held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 530375000571 · Renton, WA Other · MID · TRAD
630 enr · 16.2:1 · 10.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Issaquah High School (2,419 students)
Briarwood Elementary held near 645 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 38.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Briarwood Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Issaquah High
Issaquah High School
2,419 students
- Skyline High S
Skyline High School
2,244 students
- Liberty Sr Hig
Liberty Sr High School
1,495 students
- Pine Lake Midd 877
Pine Lake Middle School
877 students
- Maywood Middle 826
Maywood Middle School
826 students
- This school 630
Briarwood Elementary
630 students
What this shows Briarwood Elementary reports 630 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarwood Elementary compares
Briarwood Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.9% | ▼ 76% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 630 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
630
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 49% in Washington - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,188
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 630 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.4%
Asian 36.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 10.5%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 39.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Briarwood Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Issaquah School District reports $17,188 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briarwood Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Issaquah High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Skyline High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty Sr High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pine Lake Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Maywood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briarwood Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,244
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 877
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
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Carriage Crest Elementary School
Standard public school
324 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
H.O.M.E. Program
Alternative education program
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Renton Academy
Alternative education program
24 students 4:1 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 (~630 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood Elementary
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary?
Briarwood Elementary has 630 students enrolled. It is a public school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elementary is 16.2:1, which is 8% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% 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?
10.9% of students at Briarwood Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarwood Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Briarwood Elementary is White at 39.4% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarwood Elementary?
Briarwood Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 rank among public schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elementary ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Renton, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Issaquah School District?
Besides Briarwood Elementary, Issaquah School District also operates Issaquah High School (2,419 students), Skyline High School (2,244 students), and Liberty Sr High School (1,495 students). See the Issaquah School District district page for the complete list.