Briarwood Elementary School

265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 706 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 706 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
706 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#382 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Briarwood Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Briarwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Briarwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Briarwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
9%
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Black
14%
11%
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White
55%
73%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Briarwood Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Briarwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Briarwood Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #382 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Trace Elementary School, Jody Richards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
706 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Briarwood Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

School Reviews

5   5/21/2012
Briarwood is the best school ever!!!!!!!! -Ricky Silver grade 5 heather ross teacher
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ricky

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 706 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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