Briarwood Elementary School

Summary:

Briarwood Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Bowling Green, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 706 students. The school is part of the Warren County School District, which is ranked 75 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Briarwood Elementary School consistently outperforms the Warren County and Kentucky averages in mathematics and reading proficiency across most grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, Briarwood's 6th-grade students achieved 66% proficiency in mathematics and 73% proficiency in reading, significantly higher than the Warren County (51% and 54%) and Kentucky (42% and 49%) averages. The school's performance in science, writing, social studies, and editing/mechanics is also generally above the district and state averages.

While Lost River Elementary and Warren Elementary in the Warren County School District have shown weaker academic performance, the nearby W.R. McNeill Elementary and Cumberland Trace Elementary, both part of the Bowling Green Independent School District, have demonstrated stronger academic performance in several areas, particularly in mathematics and reading.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 265 Lovers Ln
       Bowling Green, KY  42103


(270) 782-5554

District: Warren County

SchoolDigger Rank:
255th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Briarwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Drakes Creek Middle School
High:    Greenwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  706

Racial breakdown:

White:
54.5%
African American:
13.5%
Hispanic:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.3% Help


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Compare Details Briarwood Elementary School ranks better than 62.8% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Briarwood Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Briarwood Elementary School 255th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Briarwood Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Warren County:

SchoolDigger ranks Warren County 75th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Briarwood Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 89.33 43rd 638 93.3%
2008 81.14 85th 651 86.9%
2009 67.05 214th 658 67.5%
2010 60.92 264th 683 61.3%
2011 64.49 227th 688 67.0%
2012 78.56 96th 713 86.5%
2013 79.95 81st 719 88.7%
2014 69.05 177th 705 74.9%
2015 74.88 127th 698 81.8%
2016 77.28 102nd 690 85.2%
2017 73.77 139th 694 80.0%
2018 70.53 156th 691 77.4%
2019 71.38 164th 700 76.6%
2021 45.52 273rd 517 47.2%
2022 59.69 229th 684 66.5%
2023 46.73 364th 687 47.0%
2024 60.20 255th 685 62.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.21 30th 81 63.0%
2019 57.72 28th 96 70.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 72.99 136th 661 79.4%
2023 40.73 135th 257 47.5%
2024 49.62 117th 279 58.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.92 374th 631 40.7%
2019 51.84 323rd 664 51.4%
2022 54.63 251st 667 62.4%
2023 33.88 450th 670 32.8%
2024 49.96 307th 665 53.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.30 156th 663 76.5%
2019 72.21 135th 671 79.9%
2021 54.04 135th 312 56.7%
2022 62.94 185th 641 71.1%
2023 43.07 369th 639 42.3%
2024 53.83 284th 644 55.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.35 198th 445 55.5%
2019 48.56 206th 474 56.5%
2022 23.51 176th 206 14.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.45 165th 665 75.2%
2019 67.67 185th 676 72.6%
2021 39.37 220th 325 32.3%
2022 52.89 283rd 657 56.9%
2023 49.57 320th 652 50.9%
2024 62.37 207th 652 68.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.08 16th 22 27.3%
2019 29.03 16th 23 30.4%
2022 50.41 11th 19 42.1%
2023 57.32 11th 23 52.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 47.48 59th 118 50.0%
2024 44.07 74th 140 47.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.34 75th 153 51.0%
2023 56.05 44th 120 63.3%
2024 62.57 40th 135 70.4%
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Rank History for White students at Briarwood Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.00 88th 593 85.2%
2019 81.92 69th 592 88.3%
2021 60.03 110th 337 67.4%
2022 66.00 170th 656 74.1%
2023 49.97 314th 658 52.3%
2024 69.15 160th 659 75.7%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Kentucky Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, October 24, 2022

Open Quote Both of my children have graduated form Briarwood. The diversity in this school is amazing and the education is top notch! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, January 10, 2019

Open Quote Great school Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, July 15, 2010

Open Quote The teachers and staff are really there for the students and are always very helpful. My child loves attending and can't wait to go back after summer break. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Briarwood Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 442 53 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2003 442 53 15 10 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2004 444 74 15 15 0 n/a n/a 0 548
2005 453 71 14 12 0 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 507 70 20 17 1 n/a n/a 0 615
2007 524 64 30 16 1 n/a n/a 22 657
2008 585 76 30 20 1 n/a n/a 33 745
2009 579 57 44 23 1 n/a n/a 29 733
2010 511 69 96 28 0 n/a n/a 31 735
2011 515 60 109 32 1 1 17 0 735
2012 483 61 116 40 3 6 16 0 725
2013 459 52 130 47 3 5 19 0 715
2014 467 43 118 48 1 7 23 0 707
2015 430 49 146 37 1 10 32 0 705
2016 486 47 159 47 0 5 28 0 772
2017 466 56 191 52 1 9 33 0 808
2018 465 44 201 53 2 7 28 0 800
2019 426 51 185 51 1 12 19 0 745
2020 446 77 151 62 0 10 26 0 772
2021 387 63 140 59 0 12 29 0 690
2022 385 85 116 79 2 16 28 0 711
2023 385 95 78 94 3 15 36 0 706

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 Briarwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 520 31.0 16.8 70.4
2003 520 31.0 16.8 70.4
2004 548 35.0 15.7 n/a
2005 550 33.0 16.7 n/a
2006 615 38.0 16.2 26.8
2007 657 39.0 16.8 22.8
2008 745 40.0 18.6 33.1
2009 733 43.0 17.0 30.5
2010 735 34.0 21.6 29.7
2011 735 46.0 15.9 26.7
2012 725 45.5 15.9 45.7
2013 715 45.4 15.7 47
2014 707 44.9 15.7 45.7
2015 705 45.0 15.6 53.2
2016 772 50.0 15.4 55.1
2017 808 50.1 16.1 58.2
2018 800 48.3 16.5 54.8
2019 745 46.5 16.0 57
2020 772 46.4 16.6 35.4
2021 690 45.4 15.1 60.3
2022 711 47.2 15.0 62
2023 706 48.6 14.5 63.3

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 Briarwood Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 520 31.0 16.8 70.4
2003 520 31.0 16.8 70.4
2004 548 35.0 15.7 n/a
2005 550 33.0 16.7 n/a
2006 615 38.0 16.2 26.8
2007 657 39.0 16.8 22.8
2008 745 40.0 18.6 33.1
2009 733 43.0 17.0 30.5
2010 735 34.0 21.6 29.7
2011 735 46.0 15.9 26.7
2012 725 45.5 15.9 45.7
2013 715 45.4 15.7 47
2014 707 44.9 15.7 45.7
2015 705 45.0 15.6 53.2
2016 772 50.0 15.4 55.1
2017 808 50.1 16.1 58.2
2018 800 48.3 16.5 54.8
2019 745 46.5 16.0 57
2020 772 46.4 16.6 35.4
2021 690 45.4 15.1 60.3
2022 711 47.2 15.0 62
2023 706 48.6 14.5 63.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Briarwood Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $593 (4.6%) $101 (0.8%) $694 (5.3%) $7,679 (59.1%) $1,505 (11.6%) $9,185 (70.6%) $13,003
2019 $577 (4.6%) $121 (1.0%) $698 (5.5%) $8,104 (64.1%) $1,385 (11.0%) $9,489 (75.1%) $12,639
2020 $684 (5.4%) $113 (0.9%) $797 (6.3%) $8,148 (64.7%) $1,456 (11.6%) $9,603 (76.3%) $12,585
2021 $910 (6.7%) $323 (2.4%) $1,233 (9.0%) $8,780 (64.4%) $1,235 (9.1%) $10,015 (73.4%) $13,643
2022 $1,504 (10.0%) $1,367 (9.1%) $2,871 (19.0%) $8,530 (56.5%) $1,446 (9.6%) $9,976 (66.1%) $15,087

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Briarwood Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
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Ranks 164th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 364th of 687 Elementary schools
 29.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students745706
 5.2%
African American5195
 86.3%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian18578
 57.8%
Hispanic5194
 84.3%
Pacific Islander1215
 25%
White426385
 9.6%
Two or More Races1936
 89.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57%63.3%
 6.3%


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Students who attend Briarwood Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Drakes Creek Middle School
High : Greenwood High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 706 students attended Briarwood Elementary School.

Students at Briarwood Elementary School are 55% White, 13% African American, 13% Hispanic, 11% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Briarwood Elementary School ranks 255th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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