Briarlake Elementary School

378 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Briarlake Elementary School, located in Decatur, Georgia, is a public school serving students in the DeKalb County School District. Situated on Lavista Road, the school is known for its commitment to providing a balanced academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while fostering personal growth and social development. The school community is typically recognized for its diverse student body and a collaborative atmosphere that encourages active involvement from both teachers and parents to support student success.

Beyond its standard curriculum, Briarlake Elementary often focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that promotes critical thinking and community values. Like many schools in the DeKalb County system, it strives to utilize modern educational resources to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. For families in the area, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood engagement, providing a structured and supportive foundation for young learners in the North Decatur community.

378

Total Students

34.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briarlake Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	69
Black	81
Asian	28
Two or More	27
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (45.2 %)
Black
81 (21.4 %)
Hispanic
69 (18.3 %)
Asian
28 (7.4 %)
Two or More
27 (7.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb County
Phone:	(678)874-2502
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	378
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Briarlake Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Briarlake Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	177	46.8%
Male	201	53.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)