- Enrollment
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Florham Park, NJ
Briarwood School
Federal NCES profile for Briarwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 340525004234
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarwood School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Florham Park · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.4:1
- students per teacher
- 0.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarwood School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Florham Park, NJ.
School address
District: Florham Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 340525004234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Briarwood School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 340525004234 · Florham Park, NJ Other · SMALL · TRAD
311 enr · 10.4:1 · 0.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Ridgedale Middle School (321 students)
Briarwood School held near 332 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.4 → 32.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Briarwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ridgedale Midd
Ridgedale Middle School
321 students
- This school
Briarwood School
311 students
- Brooklake Scho
Brooklake School
306 students
What this shows Briarwood School reports 311 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarwood School compares
Briarwood School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.4:1 | ▼ 12% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 0.9% | ▼ 97% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 311 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
311
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
0.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$26,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 311 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.8%
Asian 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 6.1%
Two or More 5.1%
Largest group: White at 67.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.2, Briarwood School is about as mixed as the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Florham Park School District reports $26,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briarwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgedale Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brooklake School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briarwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
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 (~311 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood School
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has 311 students enrolled. It is a public school in Florham Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 332 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School is 10.4:1, which is 12% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 34% 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 School?
0.9% of students at Briarwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarwood School?
The largest demographic group at Briarwood School is White at 67.8% of enrollment, in Florham Park, NJ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Florham Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Florham Park, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Florham Park School District?
Besides Briarwood School, Florham Park School District also operates Ridgedale Middle School (321 students) and Brooklake School (306 students). See the Florham Park School District district page for the complete list.