Enrollment
352
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 292280001260
Briarcliff Elementary — Kansas City, MO
Federal NCES profile for Briarcliff Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 57/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 99
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Kansas City 74 · Missouri
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 12.9:1 Missouri avg
+5% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Briarcliff Elementary reports 352 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Missouri state mean of 12.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 37.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 19% below the Missouri average and 28% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 440 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 0.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Kansas City 74 spends $19,814 per pupil district-wide, above the Missouri average of $15,248 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 62.7% from local sources (property taxes), 25.7% from the state, and 11.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Briarcliff Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Missouri state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 12.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.4% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 56% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri — lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
0.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$19,814
per pupil, district-wide
— above Missouri avg of $15,248
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Per 440 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 352 Top 56% in Missouri — larger than 44% of 2,321 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 37.4% -19% vs state
NCES ID 292280001260
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.8
Students per counselor 440:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 0.6%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kansas City 74, which includes Briarcliff Elementary.
$19,814
Per student
+30%
vs Missouri
Avg $15,248
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,091
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Enrollment
- 1,755
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Enrollment
- 965
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Kansas City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Shoal Creek Elem.
Standard public school
795 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Northview Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 16:1 students per teacher
Martin City Elem.
Standard public school
638 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Union Chapel Elem.
Standard public school
609 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Fox Hill Elementary
Standard public school
606 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Southeast Elem.
Standard public school
548 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Briarcliff Elementary
How many students attend Briarcliff Elementary?
Briarcliff Elementary has 352 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarcliff Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarcliff Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Missouri average of 12.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in KANSAS CITY, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarcliff Elementary?
Briarcliff Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (C) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.