At a glance
Reported students
395
NCES CCD 2024–25
Grades served
03–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Tennessee elementary enrollment
39th percentile
Compared with 1,016 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
308
Briarwood School: 395 reported students.
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
- 368
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.9:1
What the reported data says about Briarwood School
Briarwood School is a public elementary school serving grades 03–05 in Camden. It is one of 8 current school records connected to Benton County Schools. NCES reports 395 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,016 elementary schools in Tennessee with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 454 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 39th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (89.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.8%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.6%. 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 Briarwood School
- 1What are the current typical and maximum class sizes in each 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.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White89.9%
- Hispanic3.8%
- Black3.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.5%
- Multiracial2.5%
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 Benton County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Camden Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–02
442 reported students
Big Sandy School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
243 reported students
Camden Jr High School
Middle · Grades 06–08
373 reported students
Camden Central High School
High · Grades 09–12
563 reported students
Holladay Elementary School
Other · Grades KG–09
134 reported students
Benton County Academy
High · Grades 06–12
0 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center High · Benton County Schools | 09–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Benton County Academy High · Benton County Schools | 06–12 | 0 | 0.2 mi |
| Camden Central High School High · Benton County Schools | 09–12 | 563 | 0.3 mi |
| Camden Elementary School Elementary · Benton County Schools | PK–02 | 442 | 0.6 mi |
| Central Elementary School Elementary · Hollow Rock - Bruceton Special School District | PK–05 | 281 | 8.8 mi |
| Lakeview Elementary School Elementary · Humphreys County Schools | PK–08 | 359 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood School
What grades does Briarwood School serve?
Briarwood School reports grades 03–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Benton County Schools.
How many students attend Briarwood School?
Briarwood School reported 395 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 39th percentile among 1,016 Tennessee elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 368 students.
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 Benton County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Briarwood School in?
Briarwood School is part of Benton County Schools, based in Camden, TN, which operates 8 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 Senator Frank P. Lashlee Career and Technical Center (0.2 mi), Benton County Academy (0.2 mi), Camden Central High School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.