- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee Mission, KS
Briarwood Elem
Federal NCES profile for Briarwood Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201164001523
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Briarwood Elem earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools.
- #14 of 33
- schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Briarwood Elem has class sizes larger than 87% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elem ranks #14 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001523 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Briarwood Elem held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 201164001523 · Shawnee Mission, KS Other · MID · TRAD
674 enr · 16.9:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Briarwood Elem held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.8 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Briarwood Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission East High
1,737 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission West High
1,599 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission South High
1,574 students
- Shawnee Missio
Shawnee Mission North High
1,502 students
- This school 674
Briarwood Elem
674 students
What this shows Briarwood Elem reports 674 students on the CCD universe file.
How Briarwood Elem compares
Briarwood Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 69% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 674 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
674
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Kansas - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,247
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.4%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 80.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Briarwood Elem is less mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shawnee Mission Pub Sch reports $12,247 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Briarwood Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Briarwood Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,599
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,574
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,502
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Shawnee Mission
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Corinth Elem
Standard public school
576 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Brookridge Elem
Standard public school
548 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Shawanoe Elem
Standard public school
530 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Apache Elem
Standard public school
526 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek Elem
Standard public school
495 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Belinder Elem
Standard public school
489 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~674 students)
Frequently asked questions about Briarwood Elem
How many students attend Briarwood Elem?
Briarwood Elem has 674 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elem is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Briarwood Elem?
13.3% of students at Briarwood Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Briarwood Elem?
The largest demographic group at Briarwood Elem is White at 80.4% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Briarwood Elem?
Briarwood Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Briarwood Elem rank among schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Briarwood Elem ranks #14 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Shawnee Mission on the city page.
What other schools are in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch?
Besides Briarwood Elem, Shawnee Mission Pub Sch also operates Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students), Shawnee Mission Northwest High (1,599 students), and Shawnee Mission West High (1,599 students). See the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch district page for the complete list.