At a glance
Reported students
170
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.58
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–03
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
New York elementary enrollment
5th percentile
Compared with 2,546 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
203
Briarwood School: 170 reported students.
State peer staffing position
86th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 11.7:1. 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
- 158
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10.96
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.4:1
What the reported data says about Briarwood School
Briarwood School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–03 in Rochester. It is one of 10 current school records connected to West Irondequoit Central School District. NCES reports 170 students for 2024–25.
Among 2,546 elementary schools in New York with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 5th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the New York median of 11.7:1 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 (74.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (14.7%). Students served under IDEA represent 0.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Briarwood School
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.58 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 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 0.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.71
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White74.1%
- Hispanic14.7%
- Black5.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.3%
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
Not reported as 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 West Irondequoit Central School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Brookview School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
171 reported students
Seneca School
Elementary · Grades PK–03
166 reported students
Listwood School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
154 reported students
Colebrook School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
144 reported students
Southlawn School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
235 reported students
Iroquois Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–06
403 reported students
Public schools near Briarwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listwood School Elementary · West Irondequoit Central School District | KG–03 | 154 | 0.6 mi |
| Southlawn School Elementary · West Irondequoit Central School District | KG–03 | 235 | 0.9 mi |
| Brookview School Elementary · West Irondequoit Central School District | KG–03 | 171 | 1 mi |
| Seneca School Elementary · West Irondequoit Central School District | PK–03 | 166 | 1.2 mi |
| School 42-Abelard Reynolds Elementary · Rochester City School District | PK–06 | 465 | 1.5 mi |
| School 50-Helen Barrett Montgomery Elementary · Rochester City School District | PK–06 | 590 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood School
What grades does Briarwood School serve?
Briarwood School reports grades PK–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Irondequoit Central School District.
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School reported 170 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 5th percentile among 2,546 New York elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 158 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Briarwood School?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 170 students and 11.58 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The New York median for the same school level is 11.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Briarwood School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Briarwood School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Irondequoit Central School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Briarwood School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
24.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Briarwood School in?
Briarwood School is part of West Irondequoit Central School District, based in Rochester, NY, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Briarwood School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Listwood School (0.6 mi), Southlawn School (0.9 mi), Brookview School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.