Briarfield Elementary School serves 509 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
509 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
8%
Hispanic
3%
19%
Black
94%
22%
White
3%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Briarfield Elementary School?
509 students attend Briarfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Briarfield Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briarfield Elementary School?
Briarfield Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Briarfield Elementary School offer ?
Briarfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Briarfield Elementary School part of?
Briarfield Elementary School is part of Newport News City Public Schools.
