Enrollment
352
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Briarcliff Elementary compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Briarcliff Elementary
Briarcliff Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Kansas City, Missouri, enrolling 352 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.4% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 352 students, its enrollment sits close to the Missouri median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 540 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #104.
Its student body is led by White (49%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.6% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Kansas City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Ewing Marion Kauffman Middle (559 students): Briarcliff Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.3:1 vs 11.2:1).
North Kansas City 74 also operates Staley High (2,091 students) and Oak Park High (1,755 students) alongside Briarcliff Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Briarcliff Elementary compares
Briarcliff Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$13,738
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Briarcliff Elementary.
$13,738
Per student
+6%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 62.7%
State 25.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~352 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Briarcliff Elementary a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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