At a glance
Reported students
360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Georgia elementary enrollment
12th percentile
Compared with 1,298 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
590
Briarlake Elementary School: 360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
4th percentile
10:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 371
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about Briarlake Elementary School
Briarlake Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Decatur. It is one of 129 current school records connected to DeKalb County. NCES reports 360 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,298 elementary schools in Georgia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 580 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 12th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10:1, below the Georgia median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (40.8%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 7.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Briarlake Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.75
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.8%
- Hispanic18.9%
- Black25%
- Asian6.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in DeKalb County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Columbia Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
364 reported students
Snapfinger Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
356 reported students
Bob Mathis Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
368 reported students
Flat Shoals Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
373 reported students
Hawthorne Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
McLendon Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
342 reported students
Public schools near Briarlake Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Grove Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–05 | 429 | 1.1 mi |
| Coralwood Education Center Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–KG | 218 | 1.3 mi |
| Henderson Mill Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–05 | 541 | 1.3 mi |
| GLOBE Academy Charter School I Elementary · Charter · DeKalb County | KG–08 | 1,093 | 1.4 mi |
| Hawthorne Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–05 | 378 | 1.5 mi |
| Laurel Ridge Elementary School Elementary · DeKalb County | PK–05 | 440 | 1.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Briarlake Elementary School
What grades does Briarlake Elementary School serve?
Briarlake Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in DeKalb County.
How many students attend Briarlake Elementary School?
Briarlake Elementary School reported 360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 12th percentile among 1,298 Georgia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 371 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Briarlake Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10:1, based on 360 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Georgia median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Briarlake Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Briarlake Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on DeKalb County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Briarlake Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
37.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Briarlake Elementary School in?
Briarlake Elementary School is part of DeKalb County, based in Stone Mountain, GA, which operates 129 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Briarlake Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Oak Grove Elementary School (1.1 mi), Coralwood Education Center (1.3 mi), Henderson Mill Elementary School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.