Briarwood Academy

briarwoodacademy.wearecms.com

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Briarwood Elementary School, located on Wilann Drive in Charlotte, North Carolina, is part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating various initiatives to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that prepares them for success in middle school and beyond.

The school community at Briarwood is highly collaborative, bringing together dedicated educators, supportive families, and community partners to enhance the student experience. By providing access to various resources and extracurricular opportunities, the school strives to address the unique needs of every learner. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Briarwood Elementary plays a central role in the local Charlotte community, emphasizing the importance of school spirit, inclusivity, and a shared commitment to lifelong learning.

655

Total Students

44.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briarwood Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	403
Black	171
Asian	48
Two or More	10

Hispanic
403 (61.5 %)
Black
171 (26.1 %)
Asian
48 (7.3 %)
White
23 (3.5 %)
Two or More
10 (1.5 %)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-6475
Website:	http://briarwoodacademy.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	646
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 36

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 110