Serving 466 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Brookwood Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 466 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 79% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookwood Elementary serves the southeast part of Leawood, KS, covering an area of approximately 2.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Brookwood Elementary School's student population of 466 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
466 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
School Rankings
Brookwood Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookwood Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 1269 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
88%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)3.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Beaver
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookwood Elementary School's ranking?
Brookwood Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Brookwood Elementary School often compared to?
Brookwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Trailwood Elementary School, Corinth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Brookwood Elementary School?
466 students attend Brookwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Brookwood Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookwood Elementary School?
Brookwood Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Brookwood Elementary School offer ?
Brookwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brookwood Elementary School part of?
Brookwood Elementary School is part of Shawnee Mission Pub School District.
In what neighborhood is Brookwood Elementary School located?
Brookwood Elementary School is located in the Leawood Estates neighborhood of Leawood, KS.
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