BRIARWOOD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Briarwood Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Santa Clara Unified school district, located in Santa Clara, CA with about 331 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 14 teachers, Briarwood Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Briarwood Elementary, located at 1930 Townsend Ave. in Santa Clara, CA, serves as a local neighborhood school within the Santa Clara Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, catering to a diverse student body from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. With a focus on foundational academics and social-emotional development, the school strives to provide a well-rounded education that prepares students for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The campus itself is situated in a residential area, often characterized by a strong sense of community engagement and parent involvement. Like many schools in the Santa Clara area, Briarwood emphasizes modern instructional strategies and often integrates technology into the classroom to enhance student learning. By balancing rigorous state curriculum standards with various enrichment opportunities, Briarwood Elementary aims to cultivate both academic excellence and a positive, collaborative school culture for its young learners.

For more information, contact Briarwood Elementary at (408) 423-1300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.