At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
55th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
653
Briarcliff Elementary: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
57th percentile
15:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. 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
- 444
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Briarcliff Elementary
Briarcliff Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Cary. It is one of 202 current school records connected to Wake County Schools. NCES reports 486 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 55th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 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 (56.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9%. 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 Briarcliff Elementary
- 1How do the reported 15:1 student–teacher ratio and 32.37 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 43%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White56.6%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black8%
- Asian8.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.1%
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 Wake County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lynn Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
486 reported students
Forest Pines Drive Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
493 reported students
Cary Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
477 reported students
Carver Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
495 reported students
Brooks Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
471 reported students
Root Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
469 reported students
Public schools near Briarcliff Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cary Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 477 | 0.9 mi |
| Farmington Woods Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 648 | 1 mi |
| Adams Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 655 | 1.5 mi |
| Kingswood Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 427 | 1.7 mi |
| Northwoods Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 579 | 1.8 mi |
| Weatherstone Elementary Elementary · Wake County Schools | PK–05 | 730 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Briarcliff Elementary
What grades does Briarcliff Elementary serve?
Briarcliff Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Wake County Schools.
How many students attend Briarcliff Elementary?
Briarcliff Elementary reported 486 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 55th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 444 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Briarcliff Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 15:1, based on 486 students and 32.37 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Briarcliff Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Briarcliff Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Wake County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Briarcliff Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
43% 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 Briarcliff Elementary in?
Briarcliff Elementary is part of Wake County Schools, based in Cary, NC, which operates 202 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Briarcliff Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cary Elementary (0.9 mi), Farmington Woods Elementary (1 mi), Adams Elementary (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.