Briar Vista Elementary School

Q: Is Briar Vista Elementary School a good school?

Briar Vista Elementary School ranks 434 th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Briar Vista Elementary School is a public elementary school in Atlanta, Georgia, serving 446 students in grades PK-5 and part of the DeKalb County School District.

Briar Vista consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic assessments, with 61% of its 5th-grade students proficient in English Language Arts compared to 40.8% for DeKalb County and 48.2% for Georgia. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 9.6 to 13.2 students per teacher, which is lower than the district and state averages. However, Briar Vista lags behind higher-performing nearby schools like Fernbank Elementary School and Sagamore Hills Elementary School, which are also in the DeKalb County district.

Briar Vista Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of free and reduced lunch recipients, ranging from 39.59% to 58.74% in recent years, which is higher than the nearby Fernbank Elementary School (18.41%) and Sagamore Hills Elementary School (23.78%), but lower than the 100% free and reduced lunch rates at Montclair Elementary School and Woodward Elementary School. The school also has a higher spending per student, ranging from $12,455 to $14,442 in recent years, compared to the nearby schools in the DeKalb County district.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

1131 Briar Vista Ter NE
Atlanta, GA 30324

(678) 874-5902

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
434^th of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools

Students who attend Briar Vista Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Druid Hills Middle School
High:	Druid Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

African American:

40.8%

Hispanic:

28.3%

White:

18.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.7%

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Compare Details Briar Vista Elementary School ranks better than 65.2% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.15. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Briar Vista Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 138^th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	GA State Percentile
2006	52.92	597^th	1101	45.8%
2007	43.29	730^th	1125	35.1%
2008	40.46	759^th	1134	33.1%
2009	27.16	927^th	1133	18.2%
2010	44.10	776^th	1183	34.4%
2011	41.49	825^th	1212	31.9%
2012	51.02	714^th	1201	40.5%
2013	22.09	1027^th	1225	16.2%
2014	43.71	832^nd	1231	32.4%
2015	25.05	938^th	1240	24.4%
2016	32.40	835^th	1233	32.3%
2017	39.60	703^rd	1205	41.7%
2018	42.25	679^th	1209	43.8%
2019	58.64	475^th	1234	61.5%
2022	53.95	523^rd	1244	58.0%
2023	57.91	476^th	1242	61.7%
2024	62.15	434^th	1248	65.2%

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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.9)

88%

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by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

We have had the best experience at BVE. My son started in kindergarten and is just finishing up 2nd grade with Ms. Lakus. One thing that really makes BVE stand out is its Montessori program. The students learn independence and decision making through hands-on learning. Also, with the mixed-age classrooms, the students learn wonderful leadership skills as they become the "leaders" in the classroom. This also lends well to challenging the students by allowing them to move ahead in lessons or even move to lessons from a higher grade level, if they are ready.

The families are wonderful. The school really has a great community feel. I can feel it any time I walk into the school or at any school event.

I would absolutely recommend Briar Vista Elementary to anyone. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

The most improved school in Dekalb County for two straight years. This school is moving rapidly in the right direction! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

They have a nice new principal and a great Montessori program. I am shocked at the low rating...it is in a nice middle-class neighborhood. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Have nothing but great things to say about this little hidden gem. Most parent do not realize but its one of the total 5 public Montessori schools in GA, one of 3 in and around Atlanta. One of the best things about this school is the new principle who's on her second year and has improved upon almost every aspect of the school, starting from parent interaction with school to getting more help for the teachers in the classroom. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, August 14, 2014

Briar Vista is an excellent school. My son is a third grader and has been at the school since Pre-K in their Montessori program. He has received an excellent education and has had the best teachers! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

This will be our third year at BVE and we love it! My rising 2nd grader and rising K-er had wonderful experiences last year, thanks to their amazing teachers. Huge thanks to our principal Ms. Neil for helping BVE bloom into a great place for our kids. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

is the best school they have had children Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Love this school. It is a great fit for my kids. The principal is wonderful. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	438	438
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	500	500
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	508	508
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	496	496
1994	209	255	24	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	503
1995	192	234	49	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	504
1996	192	234	49	25	4	n/a	n/a	0	504
1997	169	206	43	26	4	n/a	n/a	0	448
1998	147	192	40	12	3	n/a	n/a	0	394
1999	119	175	40	23	3	n/a	n/a	0	360
2000	101	167	50	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	349
2001	120	148	43	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	344
2002	132	107	53	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2003	132	107	53	53	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2004	136	123	69	67	2	n/a	n/a	0	397
2005	126	121	72	63	1	n/a	n/a	28	411
2006	110	115	49	64	1	n/a	n/a	31	370
2007	119	94	38	84	0	n/a	n/a	33	368
2008	131	74	40	92	2	n/a	n/a	32	371
2009	115	68	49	127	2	n/a	n/a	30	391
2010	97	62	50	159	4	0	17	0	389
2011	107	65	37	162	3	0	12	0	386
2012	108	91	39	178	1	3	11	0	431
2013	99	80	51	190	3	2	14	0	439
2014	98	101	46	158	1	3	12	0	419
2015	118	124	39	156	0	11	8	0	456
2016	123	140	47	166	2	19	6	0	503
2017	95	131	36	167	1	8	10	0	448
2018	90	170	38	182	1	8	10	0	499
2019	88	164	36	174	1	9	7	0	479
2020	94	145	35	122	2	13	9	0	420
2021	91	140	32	105	2	12	12	0	394
2022	75	168	20	99	1	10	12	0	385
2023	81	182	28	126	2	9	18	0	446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	438	29.0	15.1	20.1
1991	500	32.0	15.6	25.4
1992	508	32.0	15.8	24.8
1993	496	28.0	17.7	32.7
1994	503	34.2	14.7	33.4
1995	504	31.0	16.3	40.9
1996	504	31.0	16.3	40.9
1997	448	28.4	15.8	50.4
1998	394	26.7	14.8	47.7
1999	360	27.1	13.3	45.8
2000	349	25.5	13.7	53
2001	344	24.5	14.0	45.1
2002	345	21.8	15.8	41.4
2003	345	21.8	15.8	41.4
2004	397	27.0	14.7	39
2005	411	25.6	16.1	41.8
2006	370	25.6	14.5	47.2
2007	368	26.6	13.8	47.2
2008	371	23.7	15.7	48.1
2009	391	28.4	13.8	54.8
2010	389	29.4	13.2	55.8
2011	386	24.9	15.5	58.5
2012	431	33.3	12.9	59.6
2013	439	30.0	14.6	60.6
2014	419	34.0	12.3	58.9
2015	456	32.0	14.2	52.6
2016	503	38.0	13.2	54.3
2017	448	42.5	10.5	53.8
2018	499	43.5	11.4	49.5
2019	479	43.5	11.0	45.7
2020	420	39.7	10.5	42.4
2021	394	40.7	9.6	39.6
2022	385	36.7	10.4	n/a
2023	446	33.7	13.2	58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	438	29.0	15.1	20.1
1991	500	32.0	15.6	25.4
1992	508	32.0	15.8	24.8
1993	496	28.0	17.7	32.7
1994	503	34.2	14.7	33.4
1995	504	31.0	16.3	40.9
1996	504	31.0	16.3	40.9
1997	448	28.4	15.8	50.4
1998	394	26.7	14.8	47.7
1999	360	27.1	13.3	45.8
2000	349	25.5	13.7	53
2001	344	24.5	14.0	45.1
2002	345	21.8	15.8	41.4
2003	345	21.8	15.8	41.4
2004	397	27.0	14.7	39
2005	411	25.6	16.1	41.8
2006	370	25.6	14.5	47.2
2007	368	26.6	13.8	47.2
2008	371	23.7	15.7	48.1
2009	391	28.4	13.8	54.8
2010	389	29.4	13.2	55.8
2011	386	24.9	15.5	58.5
2012	431	33.3	12.9	59.6
2013	439	30.0	14.6	60.6
2014	419	34.0	12.3	58.9
2015	456	32.0	14.2	52.6
2016	503	38.0	13.2	54.3
2017	448	42.5	10.5	53.8
2018	499	43.5	11.4	49.5
2019	479	43.5	11.0	45.7
2020	420	39.7	10.5	42.4
2021	394	40.7	9.6	39.6
2022	385	36.7	10.4	n/a
2023	446	33.7	13.2	58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Briar Vista Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017	$656 (4.9%)	$12,802 (95.1%)	$13,458
2018	$441 (3.5%)	$12,013 (96.5%)	$12,455
2019	$533 (3.7%)	$13,909 (96.3%)	$14,442

Data source: Georgia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Briar Vista Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 475^th of 1234 Elementary schools	Ranks 476^th of 1242 Elementary schools	0.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Briar Vista Elementary School)	40	41.9	1.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	33.5	31.7	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	38.6	3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Briar Vista Elementary School)	40	46.8	6.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	40.1	33.8	6.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	52	45.6	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Briar Vista Elementary School)	43.4	56.9	13.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	34.4	30.2	4.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	42	36.1	5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Briar Vista Elementary School)	50	55.4	5.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	35.5	33.9	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	49	45.7	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Briar Vista Elementary School)	55.6	40	15.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)	37.4	33.9	3.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)	45	41.6	3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Briar Vista Elementary School)	53.7	21.8	31.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)	30.5	25.3	5.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)	41	37.4	3.6%
5th Grade Science (Briar Vista Elementary School)	50	29.1	20.9%
5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)	33.9	27.9	6%
5th Grade Science (Georgia)	43	40	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	479	446	6.9%
African American	164	182	11%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	36	28	22.2%
Hispanic	174	126	27.6%
Pacific Islander	9	9
White	88	81	8%
Two or More Races	7	18	157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	45.7%	58.7%	13%

Schools Near Briar Vista Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Milestones Assessment English Language Arts (2024)			Milestones Assessment Mathematics (2024)			Milestones Assessment Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment English Language Arts 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Milestones Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Milestones Assessment Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Briar Vista Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1131 Briar Vista Ter NE	Atlanta	30324	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-5902	446	34	13.2	58.7%	81 (18.2%)	182 (40.8%)	126 (28.3%)	28 (6.3%)	2 (0.4%)	9 (2.0%)	18 (4.0%)	62.1	434^th of 1248 public elementary schools	65.2%		57.9	476^th of 1242 public elementary schools	61.7%	42	52.5	40.7	61.0	44.1	44.1	39.0	44.1	$14,442	$533	$13,909
Woodward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3034 Curtis Dr NE	Brookhaven	30319	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	Yes	(678) 874-7802	544	45	12.2	100.0%	5 (0.9%)	24 (4.4%)	507 (93.2%)	4 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	17.9	1041^st of 1248 public elementary schools	16.6%		26.8	885^th of 1242 public elementary schools	28.7%	156	12.4	14.9	30.6	21.3	23.0	24.7	25.9	$11,682	$908	$10,773
Morningside Elementary School	Public	K-5	1053 E Rock Springs Rd NE	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8950	816	59	13.8	6.1%	540 (66.2%)	81 (9.9%)	70 (8.6%)	51 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (9.1%)	96.4	47^th of 1248 public elementary schools	96.2%		96.8	43^rd of 1242 public elementary schools	96.5%	4	79.3	69.1	82.7	82.0	77.0	70.1	79.5	$12,880	$402	$12,478
Virginia-Highland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	774 Virginia Avenue NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(404) 802-3500																			(n/a)	78.3	82.8	85.0	79.5	79.3	78.3	73.3
Springdale Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	803 Briarcliff Rd NE	Atlanta	30306	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-6050	742	49	15.1	10.9%	423 (57.0%)	108 (14.6%)	80 (10.8%)	49 (6.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	80 (10.8%)	97.4	34^th of 1248 public elementary schools	97.3%		97.1	40^th of 1242 public elementary schools	96.8%	6	71.6	76.9	85.9	74.6	83.1	81.3	85.9	$12,773	$581	$12,192
Fernbank Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	157 Heaton Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	Fulton County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-9302	744	55	13.4	18.4%	379 (50.9%)	149 (20.0%)	49 (6.6%)	113 (15.2%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.2%)	87.2	162^nd of 1248 public elementary schools	87.0%		91	121^st of 1242 public elementary schools	90.3%	41	61.2	62.8	75.5	60.3	55.8	64.7	69.6	$4,002	$531	$3,471
Sagamore Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1865 Alderbrook Rd NE	Atlanta	30345	DeKalb County	DeKalb County	No	No	No	No	(678) 874-7502	429	36	11.8	23.8%	205 (47.8%)	82 (19.1%)	95 (22.1%)	20 (4.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	81	221^st of 1248 public elementary schools	82.3%		85.2	179^th of 1242 public elementary schools	85.6%	42	57.6	56.5	54.4	51.5	69.1	52.6	68.4	$13,608	$1,441	$12,167
Westchester Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	758 Scott Blvd	Decatur	30030	DeKalb County	City Schools of Decatur	No	No	No	No	(404) 370-4400	183	17	10.8	7.1%	126 (68.9%)	14 (7.7%)	14 (7.7%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (9.8%)								(n/a)								$12,928	$258	$12,670
Garden Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Sheridan Dr NE	Atlanta	30305	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(404) 802-7800	468	39	11.9	57.9%	88 (18.8%)	200 (42.7%)	156 (33.3%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	54	519^th of 1248 public elementary schools	58.4%		58.3	466^th of 1242 public elementary schools	62.5%	53	35.8	41.3	59.2	28.4	53.3	39.4	36.6	$15,332	$734	$14,598
Mary Lin Elementary School	Public	K-5	586 Candler Park Dr NE	Atlanta	30307	Fulton County	Atlanta Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(404) 802-8850	628	41	15.5	4.9%	469 (74.7%)	60 (9.6%)	34 (5.4%)	17 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (7.5%)	99.2	6^th of 1248 public elementary schools	99.5%		99.1	9^th of 1242 public elementary schools	99.3%	3	79.3	85.1	94.4	88.0	90.4	93.3	92.2	$13,793	$493	$13,300

Frequently Asked Questions about Briar Vista Elementary School

How many students attend Briar Vista Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Briar Vista Elementary School.

What district is Briar Vista Elementary School in?

DeKalb County

Is Briar Vista Elementary School a good school?

Briar Vista Elementary School ranks 434^th of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Briar Vista Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Briar Vista Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Druid Hills Middle School
High : Druid Hills High School

What is the racial makeup of Briar Vista Elementary School?

Students at Briar Vista Elementary School are 41% African American, 28% Hispanic, 18% White, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

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