BRIAR VISTA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Briar Vista Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the DeKalb County school district, located in Atlanta, GA with about 499 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 43 teachers, Briar Vista Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Briar Vista Elementary School, located in the Druid Hills/Briarcliff area of Atlanta, is a public school serving students in Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the DeKalb County School District. The school is known for its diverse student body and its strong sense of community, often highlighted by its active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a variety of extracurricular programs that aim to enrich the standard curriculum. Its location near Emory University and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) often results in a unique demographic of families who value a collaborative and academically focused environment.

The school places a significant emphasis on creating an inclusive atmosphere, frequently leveraging its urban setting to provide students with diverse learning opportunities. In addition to its core academic instruction, Briar Vista is recognized for its dedicated staff and efforts to integrate technology and hands-on learning into the classroom. As a neighborhood anchor, the school remains a focal point for local engagement, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its student population.

For more information, contact Briar Vista Elementary School at (678) 874-5902 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.