Briarwood Academy

www.cmsk12.org/briarwoodacademyES

649 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.

649

Total Students

39.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briarwood Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	418
Black	166
Asian	31
Two or More	16
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
418 (64.4%)
Black
166 (25.6%)
Asian
31 (4.8%)
Two or More
16 (2.5%)
White
15 (2.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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://www.cmsk12.org/briarwoodacademyES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	649
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 21

Kindergarten 124

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 110

Grade 5 93