Briarcliff School serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
1%
16%
White
82%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Briarcliff School?
231 students attend Briarcliff School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Briarcliff School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarcliff School?
Briarcliff School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Briarcliff School offer ?
Briarcliff School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Briarcliff School part of?
Briarcliff School is part of Shoreham-Wading River Central School District.
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