Briarwood School

395 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The **Briarwood School**, located at 169 Briarwood Avenue in Camden, Tennessee, is a specialized educational institution that serves as a vital resource for students with learning differences. Unlike traditional public schools, Briarwood focuses on creating a supportive, small-group environment tailored to individuals who may struggle in conventional classroom settings. Its mission is centered on addressing the unique academic, social, and emotional needs of its students, often utilizing specialized curriculum and instruction methods designed to build confidence and foster independent learning.

The school is well-regarded within the Camden community for its commitment to providing an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to overcome learning barriers. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized attention from staff, Briarwood School seeks to unlock each student’s potential, helping them develop the necessary tools to succeed both academically and in their personal development. It stands as an essential alternative for families in Benton County seeking a more individualized and nurturing approach to education.

395

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briarwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	355
Hispanic	15
Black	13
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	2

White
355 (89.9%)
Hispanic
15 (3.8%)
Black
13 (3.3%)
Two or More
10 (2.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Benton County
Phone:	(731)584-4257
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	395
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Grade 3 136

Grade 4 133

Grade 5 126