- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Kansas City, MO
Briarcliff Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Briarcliff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292280001260
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 99
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarcliff Elementary earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #8 of 48
- elementary schools in Kansas City · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarcliff Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarcliff Elementary ranks #8 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO.
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
NCES ID 292280001260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Briarcliff Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 292280001260 · Kansas City, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 15.3:1 · 37.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Staley High (2,091 students)
Briarcliff Elementary held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Briarcliff Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Staley High
Staley High
2,091 students
- Oak Park High
Oak Park High
1,755 students
- North Kansas C
North Kansas City High
1,719 students
- Winnetonka Hig
Winnetonka High
1,238 students
- New Mark Middl
New Mark Middle
965 students
- This school 352
Briarcliff Elementary
352 students
What this shows Briarcliff Elementary reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarcliff Elementary compares
Briarcliff Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 82% in Missouri - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$14,136
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 49.4%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
African American 16.2%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 49.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Briarcliff Elementary is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for North Kansas City 74 reports $14,136 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briarcliff Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staley High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Park High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Kansas City High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winnetonka High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| New Mark Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briarcliff Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarcliff Elementary
How many students attend Briarcliff Elementary?
Briarcliff Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Kansas City, MO. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarcliff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarcliff Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briarcliff Elementary?
37.4% of students at Briarcliff Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarcliff Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Briarcliff Elementary is White at 49.4% of enrollment, in Kansas City, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarcliff Elementary?
Briarcliff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briarcliff Elementary rank among elementary schools in Kansas City?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarcliff Elementary ranks #8 of 48 elementary schools in Kansas City, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Kansas City on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kansas City 74?
Besides Briarcliff Elementary, North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students), Oak Park High (1,755 students), and North Kansas City High (1,719 students). See the North Kansas City 74 district page for the complete list.