- Enrollment
- 563
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Camden, TN
Briarwood School
Federal NCES profile for Briarwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 470024000050
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarwood School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 395
- students enrolled
Briarwood School has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Camden, TN.
School address
District: Benton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470024000050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Briarwood School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 470024000050 · Camden, TN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
395 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Camden Central High School (563 students)
Briarwood School held near 393 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE held 27.5 → 27.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Briarwood School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Camden Central
Camden Central High School
563 students
- Camden Element
Camden Elementary
442 students
- This school
Briarwood School
395 students
- Camden Jr High
Camden Jr High School
373 students
- Big Sandy Scho
Big Sandy School
243 students
- Holladay Eleme 134
Holladay Elementary
134 students
What this shows Briarwood School reports 395 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarwood School compares
Briarwood School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 395 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
African American 3.3%
Two or More 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Briarwood School is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Benton County reports $11,411 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camden Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Camden Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Camden Jr High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Big Sandy School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holladay Elementary | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 6.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood School
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Camden, TN. CCD year-over-year: 381 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood School is 14.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarwood School?
The largest demographic group at Briarwood School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Camden, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarwood School?
Briarwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Camden, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Benton County?
Besides Briarwood School, Benton County also operates Camden Central High School (563 students), Camden Elementary (442 students), and Camden Jr High School (373 students). See the Benton County district page for the complete list.