Briar Vista Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 1131 Briar Vista Ter NE
       Atlanta, GA  30324


(678) 874-5902

District: DeKalb County

SchoolDigger Rank:
476th of 1,243 Georgia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,442 Help


Students who attend Briar Vista Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Druid Hills Middle School
High:    Druid Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  446

Racial breakdown:

African American:
40.8%
Hispanic:
28.3%
White:
18.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.7% Help


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Compare Details Briar Vista Elementary School ranks better than 61.7% of elementary schools in Georgia. It also ranks 22nd among 79 ranked elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Briar Vista Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (40.8%), Hispanic (28.3%), White (18.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Briar Vista Elementary School is 13.2, which is the 27th best among 79 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Briar Vista Elementary School is $14,442, which is the 14th highest among 79 elementary schools in the DeKalb County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Briar Vista Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

DeKalb County:

SchoolDigger ranks DeKalb County 136th of 201 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.92 597th 1101 45.8%
2007 43.29 730th 1125 35.1%
2008 40.46 759th 1134 33.1%
2009 27.16 927th 1133 18.2%
2010 44.10 776th 1183 34.4%
2011 41.49 825th 1212 31.9%
2012 51.02 714th 1201 40.5%
2013 22.09 1027th 1225 16.2%
2014 43.71 832nd 1231 32.4%
2015 25.05 938th 1240 24.4%
2016 32.40 835th 1233 32.3%
2017 39.60 703rd 1205 41.7%
2018 42.25 679th 1209 43.8%
2019 58.64 475th 1234 61.5%
2022 53.95 523rd 1244 58.0%
2023 57.91 476th 1242 61.7%
See the entire list of Georgia Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 4.9)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Open Quote We have had the best experience at BVE. My son started in kindergarten and is just finishing up 2nd grade with Ms. Lakus. One thing that really makes BVE stand out is its Montessori program. The students learn independence and decision making through hands-on learning. Also, with the mixed-age classrooms, the students learn wonderful leadership skills as they become the "leaders" in the classroom. This also lends well to challenging the students by allowing them to move ahead in lessons or even move to lessons from a higher grade level, if they are ready.

The families are wonderful. The school really has a great community feel. I can feel it any time I walk into the school or at any school event.

I would absolutely recommend Briar Vista Elementary to anyone. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Open Quote The most improved school in Dekalb County for two straight years. This school is moving rapidly in the right direction! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 19, 2016

Open Quote They have a nice new principal and a great Montessori program. I am shocked at the low rating...it is in a nice middle-class neighborhood. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Open Quote Have nothing but great things to say about this little hidden gem. Most parent do not realize but its one of the total 5 public Montessori schools in GA, one of 3 in and around Atlanta. One of the best things about this school is the new principle who's on her second year and has improved upon almost every aspect of the school, starting from parent interaction with school to getting more help for the teachers in the classroom. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, August 14, 2014

Open Quote Briar Vista is an excellent school. My son is a third grader and has been at the school since Pre-K in their Montessori program. He has received an excellent education and has had the best teachers! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Open Quote This will be our third year at BVE and we love it! My rising 2nd grader and rising K-er had wonderful experiences last year, thanks to their amazing teachers. Huge thanks to our principal Ms. Neil for helping BVE bloom into a great place for our kids. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Open Quote is the best school they have had children Close Quote


by a parent
Sunday, August 29, 2010

Open Quote Love this school. It is a great fit for my kids. The principal is wonderful. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 438 438
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 500 500
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 508 508
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 496 496
1994 209 255 24 14 1 n/a n/a 0 503
1995 192 234 49 25 4 n/a n/a 0 504
1996 192 234 49 25 4 n/a n/a 0 504
1997 169 206 43 26 4 n/a n/a 0 448
1998 147 192 40 12 3 n/a n/a 0 394
1999 119 175 40 23 3 n/a n/a 0 360
2000 101 167 50 29 2 n/a n/a 0 349
2001 120 148 43 33 0 n/a n/a 0 344
2002 132 107 53 53 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2003 132 107 53 53 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2004 136 123 69 67 2 n/a n/a 0 397
2005 126 121 72 63 1 n/a n/a 28 411
2006 110 115 49 64 1 n/a n/a 31 370
2007 119 94 38 84 0 n/a n/a 33 368
2008 131 74 40 92 2 n/a n/a 32 371
2009 115 68 49 127 2 n/a n/a 30 391
2010 97 62 50 159 4 0 17 0 389
2011 107 65 37 162 3 0 12 0 386
2012 108 91 39 178 1 3 11 0 431
2013 99 80 51 190 3 2 14 0 439
2014 98 101 46 158 1 3 12 0 419
2015 118 124 39 156 0 11 8 0 456
2016 123 140 47 166 2 19 6 0 503
2017 95 131 36 167 1 8 10 0 448
2018 90 170 38 182 1 8 10 0 499
2019 88 164 36 174 1 9 7 0 479
2020 94 145 35 122 2 13 9 0 420
2021 91 140 32 105 2 12 12 0 394
2022 75 168 20 99 1 10 12 0 385
2023 81 182 28 126 2 9 18 0 446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 438 29.0 15.1 20.1
1991 500 32.0 15.6 25.4
1992 508 32.0 15.8 24.8
1993 496 28.0 17.7 32.7
1994 503 34.2 14.7 33.4
1995 504 31.0 16.3 40.9
1996 504 31.0 16.3 40.9
1997 448 28.4 15.8 50.4
1998 394 26.7 14.8 47.7
1999 360 27.1 13.3 45.8
2000 349 25.5 13.7 53
2001 344 24.5 14.0 45.1
2002 345 21.8 15.8 41.4
2003 345 21.8 15.8 41.4
2004 397 27.0 14.7 39
2005 411 25.6 16.1 41.8
2006 370 25.6 14.5 47.2
2007 368 26.6 13.8 47.2
2008 371 23.7 15.7 48.1
2009 391 28.4 13.8 54.8
2010 389 29.4 13.2 55.8
2011 386 24.9 15.5 58.5
2012 431 33.3 12.9 59.6
2013 439 30.0 14.6 60.6
2014 419 34.0 12.3 58.9
2015 456 32.0 14.2 52.6
2016 503 38.0 13.2 54.3
2017 448 42.5 10.5 53.8
2018 499 43.5 11.4 49.5
2019 479 43.5 11.0 45.7
2020 420 39.7 10.5 42.4
2021 394 40.7 9.6 39.6
2022 385 36.7 10.4 n/a
2023 446 33.7 13.2 58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Briar Vista Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 438 29.0 15.1 20.1
1991 500 32.0 15.6 25.4
1992 508 32.0 15.8 24.8
1993 496 28.0 17.7 32.7
1994 503 34.2 14.7 33.4
1995 504 31.0 16.3 40.9
1996 504 31.0 16.3 40.9
1997 448 28.4 15.8 50.4
1998 394 26.7 14.8 47.7
1999 360 27.1 13.3 45.8
2000 349 25.5 13.7 53
2001 344 24.5 14.0 45.1
2002 345 21.8 15.8 41.4
2003 345 21.8 15.8 41.4
2004 397 27.0 14.7 39
2005 411 25.6 16.1 41.8
2006 370 25.6 14.5 47.2
2007 368 26.6 13.8 47.2
2008 371 23.7 15.7 48.1
2009 391 28.4 13.8 54.8
2010 389 29.4 13.2 55.8
2011 386 24.9 15.5 58.5
2012 431 33.3 12.9 59.6
2013 439 30.0 14.6 60.6
2014 419 34.0 12.3 58.9
2015 456 32.0 14.2 52.6
2016 503 38.0 13.2 54.3
2017 448 42.5 10.5 53.8
2018 499 43.5 11.4 49.5
2019 479 43.5 11.0 45.7
2020 420 39.7 10.5 42.4
2021 394 40.7 9.6 39.6
2022 385 36.7 10.4 n/a
2023 446 33.7 13.2 58.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Briar Vista Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $656 (4.9%) $12,802 (95.1%) $13,458
2018 $441 (3.5%) $12,013 (96.5%) $12,455
2019 $533 (3.7%) $13,909 (96.3%) $14,442

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Briar Vista Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 475th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 476th of 1242 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Briar Vista Elementary School)4041.9
 1.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)33.531.7
 1.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Briar Vista Elementary School)4046.8
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)40.133.8
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Briar Vista Elementary School)43.456.9
 13.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)34.430.2
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Briar Vista Elementary School)5055.4
 5.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)35.533.9
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Briar Vista Elementary School)55.640
 15.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (DeKalb County)37.433.9
 3.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4541.6
 3.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Briar Vista Elementary School)53.721.8
 31.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (DeKalb County)30.525.3
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4137.4
 3.6%
5th Grade Science (Briar Vista Elementary School)5029.1
 20.9%
   5th Grade Science (DeKalb County)33.927.9
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Georgia)4340
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479446
 6.9%
African American164182
 11%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3628
 22.2%
Hispanic174126
 27.6%
Pacific Islander99
White8881
 8%
Two or More Races718
 157.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.7%58.7%
 13%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Briar Vista Elementary School

Students at Briar Vista Elementary School are 41% African American, 28% Hispanic, 18% White, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

Briar Vista Elementary School ranks 476th of 1243 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 446 students attended Briar Vista Elementary School.

Students who attend Briar Vista Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Druid Hills Middle School
High : Druid Hills High School


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