Briarcrest Elementary

Summary:

Briarcrest Elementary is a public K-5 school in Shoreline, Washington, serving 462 students. The school consistently performs above the state average in academic assessments, with strong proficiency rates in English Language Arts (63.71%), Math (63.18%), and Science (67.57%) - significantly higher than the state averages. Briarcrest's diverse student population includes 45.45% White, 22.73% Hispanic, and 12.99% Asian students, and the school has seen an increase in students from lower-income families, with a free and reduced-price lunch rate of 37.88%.

Briarcrest's academic excellence extends across student subgroups, with the school's White and Hispanic students ranking in the top 25% and top 40% of Washington elementary schools, respectively, and its English Language Learner and Special Education students performing in the top 15% and top 3%, respectively. This suggests the school is effectively meeting the needs of diverse learners and providing targeted support. The school's increased per-student spending, from $11,736 in 2019-2020 to $18,723 in 2021-2022, and relatively low student-to-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.1 to 16.2, indicate a commitment to investing in resources and staffing to support student success.

When compared to nearby schools, Briarcrest's academic performance is generally on par with or slightly above other high-performing schools in the Shoreline School District, such as Lake Forest Park Elementary and Parkwood Elementary. However, Meridian Park Elementary, a magnet school in the district, consistently outperforms Briarcrest and other nearby schools. Comparisons to schools outside the district, such as Hazel Wolf K-8 in Seattle School District and Arrowhead Elementary in Northshore School District, suggest that Briarcrest's academic performance is strong, but there are other high-performing schools in the region that may also be worth considering.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2715 N.E. 158th Street
       Shoreline, WA  98155-6443


(206) 393-4170

District: Shoreline School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 1,168 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,723 Help


Students who attend Briarcrest Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kellogg Middle School
High:    Shorecrest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.2%
Hispanic:
21.8%
Asian:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  36% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Briarcrest Elementary ranks better than 77.7% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Shoreline School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.28. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Briarcrest Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.2%), Hispanic (21.8%), Asian (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Briarcrest Elementary is 16.2. 7 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briarcrest Elementary is $18,723. 7 elementary schools in the Shoreline School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Briarcrest Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Briarcrest Elementary 260th of 1168 Washington public elementary schools. (See Briarcrest Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Shoreline School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Shoreline School District 13th of 247 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Briarcrest Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 60.12 382nd 1026 62.8%
2005 65.92 336th 1031 67.4%
2006 58.55 441st 1051 58.0%
2007 73.55 224th 1069 79.0%
2008 67.32 330th 1067 69.1%
2009 64.20 380th 1072 64.6%
2010 57.77 445th 1088 59.1%
2011 54.10 516th 1092 52.7%
2012 61.26 431st 1097 60.7%
2013 64.21 400th 1106 63.8%
2015 80.88 176th 1067 83.5%
2016 83.30 156th 1053 85.2%
2017 78.67 208th 1056 80.3%
2018 81.97 177th 1054 83.2%
2019 82.91 169th 1130 85.0%
2021 86.47 141st 1107 87.3%
2022 78.59 233rd 1169 80.1%
2023 80.69 213th 1169 81.8%
2024 76.28 260th 1168 77.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.73 70th 213 67.1%
2023 77.84 38th 254 85.0%
2024 42.13 171st 320 46.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 93.11 11th 308 96.4%
2024 67.65 78th 339 77.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.85 73rd 835 91.3%
2019 81.77 78th 979 92.0%
2021 87.04 43rd 854 95.0%
2022 72.47 178th 1019 82.5%
2023 74.72 179th 1013 82.3%
2024 62.89 331st 1024 67.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.13 183rd 1004 81.8%
2019 84.50 136th 1068 87.3%
2021 85.47 128th 1008 87.3%
2022 75.76 244th 1100 77.8%
2023 75.48 236th 1094 78.4%
2024 69.55 301st 1093 72.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.13 184th 999 81.6%
2019 80.21 194th 1075 82.0%
2021 85.15 146th 1025 85.8%
2022 77.98 235th 1113 78.9%
2023 80.77 190th 1099 82.7%
2024 78.92 211th 1099 80.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.36 75th 170 55.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.93 96th 540 82.2%
2019 67.65 175th 697 74.9%
2021 93.52 17th 501 96.6%
2022 63.17 180th 694 74.1%
2023 77.22 84th 633 86.7%
2024 61.04 239th 651 63.3%
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Rank History for White students at Briarcrest Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.31 120th 833 85.6%
2019 89.49 52nd 1027 94.9%
2021 86.67 103rd 943 89.1%
2022 85.13 116th 1031 88.7%
2023 86.23 106th 1011 89.5%
2024 89.44 62nd 1009 93.9%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, 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: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Briarcrest Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 437 12 31 10 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 477 9 52 10 5 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 470 13 48 15 3 n/a n/a 0 549
1991 471 14 61 16 4 n/a n/a 0 566
1992 497 14 56 15 4 n/a n/a 0 586
1993 468 9 61 18 6 n/a n/a 0 562
1994 377 10 52 16 3 n/a n/a 0 458
1995 334 20 92 15 6 n/a n/a 0 467
1996 334 20 92 15 6 n/a n/a 0 467
1997 353 25 94 25 9 n/a n/a 0 506
1998 329 16 97 34 7 n/a n/a 0 483
1999 297 22 109 38 3 n/a n/a 0 469
2000 279 23 99 33 4 n/a n/a 0 438
2001 269 25 81 40 7 n/a n/a 0 422
2002 255 30 96 56 9 n/a n/a 0 446
2003 255 30 96 56 9 n/a n/a 0 446
2004 247 26 68 53 10 n/a n/a 0 404
2005 214 28 67 53 11 n/a n/a 0 373
2006 226 26 72 43 9 n/a n/a 7 383
2007 192 25 65 33 10 n/a n/a 14 339
2008 218 43 66 50 11 n/a n/a 27 415
2009 231 55 82 52 8 n/a n/a 34 462
2010 236 64 72 54 5 n/a n/a 36 467
2011 217 65 67 53 3 1 46 0 452
2012 216 65 74 61 4 0 54 0 474
2013 218 54 65 58 3 1 46 0 445
2014 227 51 68 75 1 1 53 0 476
2015 224 60 64 90 1 1 51 0 491
2016 228 50 63 91 1 1 61 0 495
2017 246 48 55 103 2 1 71 0 526
2018 240 51 54 96 0 1 58 0 500
2019 247 59 51 103 0 1 55 0 516
2020 252 54 55 114 0 0 48 0 523
2021 203 43 52 93 0 0 52 0 443
2022 200 43 56 89 1 0 39 1 429
2023 210 38 60 105 1 1 47 0 462
2024 211 50 57 102 1 1 44 1 467

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 Briarcrest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 21.0 23.3 0
1989 553 25.0 22.1 n/a
1990 549 26.6 20.6 0
1991 566 28.1 20.1 n/a
1992 586 29.1 20.1 n/a
1993 562 28.0 20.1 n/a
1994 458 21.8 21.0 n/a
1995 467 24.4 19.1 n/a
1996 467 24.4 19.1 n/a
1997 506 24.8 20.4 n/a
1998 483 25.5 18.9 n/a
1999 469 26.1 18.0 n/a
2000 438 26.1 16.8 n/a
2001 422 26.4 16.0 n/a
2002 446 26.9 16.6 26.2
2003 446 26.9 16.6 26.2
2004 404 25.0 16.2 30
2005 373 24.7 15.1 30.6
2006 383 22.7 16.9 33.2
2007 339 18.1 18.7 32.9
2008 415 22.1 18.8 36.6
2009 462 22.1 20.9 43
2010 467 23.2 20.0 46.2
2011 452 22.2 20.3 43.6
2012 474 24.2 19.5 45.1
2013 445 22.2 20.0 47
2014 476 n/a n/a 39.1
2015 491 29.0 16.9 39.9
2016 495 26.0 19.0 40.2
2017 526 27.6 19.0 39.2
2018 500 27.6 18.0 31.4
2019 516 26.0 19.8 34.9
2020 523 28.3 18.4 34
2021 443 27.2 16.2 33.2
2022 429 28.4 15.1 29.1
2023 462 29.2 15.8 37.9
2024 467 28.7 16.2 36

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 Briarcrest Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 21.0 23.3 0
1989 553 25.0 22.1 n/a
1990 549 26.6 20.6 0
1991 566 28.1 20.1 n/a
1992 586 29.1 20.1 n/a
1993 562 28.0 20.1 n/a
1994 458 21.8 21.0 n/a
1995 467 24.4 19.1 n/a
1996 467 24.4 19.1 n/a
1997 506 24.8 20.4 n/a
1998 483 25.5 18.9 n/a
1999 469 26.1 18.0 n/a
2000 438 26.1 16.8 n/a
2001 422 26.4 16.0 n/a
2002 446 26.9 16.6 26.2
2003 446 26.9 16.6 26.2
2004 404 25.0 16.2 30
2005 373 24.7 15.1 30.6
2006 383 22.7 16.9 33.2
2007 339 18.1 18.7 32.9
2008 415 22.1 18.8 36.6
2009 462 22.1 20.9 43
2010 467 23.2 20.0 46.2
2011 452 22.2 20.3 43.6
2012 474 24.2 19.5 45.1
2013 445 22.2 20.0 47
2014 476 n/a n/a 39.1
2015 491 29.0 16.9 39.9
2016 495 26.0 19.0 40.2
2017 526 27.6 19.0 39.2
2018 500 27.6 18.0 31.4
2019 516 26.0 19.8 34.9
2020 523 28.3 18.4 34
2021 443 27.2 16.2 33.2
2022 429 28.4 15.1 29.1
2023 462 29.2 15.8 37.9
2024 467 28.7 16.2 36

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201691.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%92.4%93.5%91.3%90.2%93.5%93.5%
201795.7%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%98.9%98.9%96.7%96.7%96.7%98.9%
201898.5%0.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%98.5%100.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%100.0%
201992.8%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%94.2%95.7%97.1%97.1%97.1%95.7%
2020100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202197.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%2.4%97.6%100.0%97.6%97.6%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2022100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
202397.0%0.0%0.0%1.5%1.5%98.5%98.5%97.0%98.5%98.5%100.0%100.0%100.0%98.5%
202498.3%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%98.3%100.0%98.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

6th Grade Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
2018100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201991.2%0.0%0.0%1.8%3.5%96.5%94.7%96.5%93.0%98.3%94.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201995.2%0.0%0.2%3.3%97.5%98.7%97.7%97.1%98.1%98.7%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Briarcrest Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $825 (5.6%) $13,817 (94.4%) $14,642
2020 $561 (4.8%) $11,175 (95.2%) $11,736
2021 $1,411 (8.3%) $15,592 (91.7%) $17,002
2022 $2,030 (10.8%) $16,693 (89.2%) $18,723

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Briarcrest Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 169th of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 213th of 1169 Elementary schools
 3.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Briarcrest Elementary)74.775.3
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)74.569.3
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Briarcrest Elementary)74.775.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.368.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Briarcrest Elementary)74.558.9
 15.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)75.564.9
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Briarcrest Elementary)76.968.9
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)73.465.8
 7.6%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Briarcrest Elementary)71.161
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)73.874.4
 0.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Briarcrest Elementary)55.261
 5.9%
   5th Grade Math (Shoreline School District)62.963.8
 0.8%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Briarcrest Elementary)71.464.1
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Shoreline School District)70.472.4
 2%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Briarcrest Elementary)73.765.5
 8.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Shoreline School District)76.870.8
 6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Briarcrest Elementary)7168.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Math (Shoreline School District)66.759.7
 7%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Briarcrest Elementary)71.464.1
 7.3%
   All Grades Science (Shoreline School District)66.967.8
 0.9%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students516462
 10.5%
African American5938
 35.6%
American Indian01
Asian5160
 17.6%
Hispanic103105
 1.9%
Pacific Islander11
White247210
 15%
Two or More Races5547
 14.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.9%37.9%
 3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Briarcrest Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Briarcrest Elementary.

Briarcrest Elementary ranks 260th of 1168 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Briarcrest Elementary are 45% White, 22% Hispanic, 12% Asian, 11% African American, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Briarcrest Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kellogg Middle School
High : Shorecrest High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction.

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