Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Briarcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Briarcliff Elementary serves the southwest part of Kansas City, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 7.8 square miles. Families within the zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the average distance to the edge of the zone being about 2.1 miles and the furthest point located 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Briarcliff Elementary School's student population of 352 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
352 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Relentless Champions for All Students
School Rankings
Briarcliff Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarcliff Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
21%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)0.6%
20.9%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
School Mascot
Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarcliff Elementary School's ranking?
Briarcliff Elementary School is ranked #499 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Briarcliff Elementary School often compared to?
Briarcliff Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bell Prairie Elementary School, North Kansas City High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Briarcliff Elementary School?
352 students attend Briarcliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Briarcliff Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briarcliff Elementary School?
Briarcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Briarcliff Elementary School offer ?
Briarcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Briarcliff Elementary School part of?
Briarcliff Elementary School is part of North Kansas City 74 School District.
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