Serving 644 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 644 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#21 out of 1264 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
21%
Black
4%
6%
White
82%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #21 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Ridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
644 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Briarwood Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch School District.
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