Briarwood Elementary School

265 Lovers Ln
Bowling Green, KY 42103
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 664 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50% in KY
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 664 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
664 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers

School Rankings

Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#382 out of 1267 schools
(Top 50%)
42%
38%
53%
45%
25-29%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
15%
11%
White
49%
72%
Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.70
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #382 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cumberland Trace Elementary School, William H. Natcher Elementary School, Jody Richards Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
664 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Briarwood Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Warren County School District.

School Reviews

5   5/21/2012
Briarwood is the best school ever!!!!!!!! -Ricky Silver grade 5 heather ross teacher
- Posted by Student/Alumni - ricky

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 664 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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