- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, NY
Briarwood School
Federal NCES profile for Briarwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361539001298
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarwood School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools.
- #13 of 43
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 20.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarwood School has class sizes larger than 97% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood School ranks #13 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: West Irondequoit Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361539001298 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Briarwood School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 361539001298 · Rochester, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
170 enr · 18.9:1 · 20.4% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Irondequoit High School (1,160 students)
Briarwood School held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.3 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Briarwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Irondequoit Hi
Irondequoit High School
1,160 students
- Dake Junior Hi
Dake Junior High School
551 students
- Rogers Middle 425
Rogers Middle School
425 students
- Iroquois Middl 403
Iroquois Middle School
403 students
- Southlawn Scho 235
Southlawn School
235 students
- This school 170
Briarwood School
170 students
What this shows Briarwood School reports 170 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarwood School compares
Briarwood School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 60% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.4% | ▼ 64% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 170 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
170
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
20.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 60% above state mean
Top 97% in New York - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.8%
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
$22,166
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 74.1%
Hispanic or Latino 14.7%
African American 5.9%
Two or More 5.3%
Largest group: White at 74.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.3, Briarwood School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for West Irondequoit Central School District reports $22,166 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irondequoit High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dake Junior High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rogers Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iroquois Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southlawn School | Larger | 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
- 551
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 403
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~170 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood School
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has 170 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, NY. CCD year-over-year: 152 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School is 18.9:1, which is 60% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briarwood School?
20.4% of students at Briarwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarwood School?
The largest demographic group at Briarwood School is White at 74.1% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood School ranks #13 of 43 elementary schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in West Irondequoit Central School District?
Besides Briarwood School, West Irondequoit Central School District also operates Irondequoit High School (1,160 students), Dake Junior High School (551 students), and Rogers Middle School (425 students). See the West Irondequoit Central School District district page for the complete list.