- Enrollment
- 1,737
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Shawnee Mission, KS
Brookridge Elem
Federal NCES profile for Brookridge Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 201164001524
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Brookridge Elem earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #23 of 33
- schools in Shawnee Mission · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Brookridge Elem has class sizes larger than 88% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Brookridge Elem ranks #23 of 33 schools in Shawnee Mission, KS.
School address
District: Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Kansas
NCES ID 201164001524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Brookridge Elem held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 201164001524 · Shawnee Mission, KS Other · MID · TRAD
548 enr · 17.1:1 · 37.5% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Shawnee Mission East High (1,737 students)
Brookridge Elem held near 553 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.2 → 35.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Brookridge 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 548
Brookridge Elem
548 students
What this shows Brookridge Elem reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Brookridge Elem compares
Brookridge 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 12% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in Kansas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
10
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 25.4%
African American 10.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Brookridge Elem is more 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 Brookridge Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Mission East High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission South High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Shawnee Mission North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Brookridge 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.
Briarwood Elem
Standard public school
674 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Corinth Elem
Standard public school
576 students 17.5:1 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 (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Brookridge Elem
How many students attend Brookridge Elem?
Brookridge Elem has 548 students enrolled. It is a public school in Shawnee Mission, KS. CCD year-over-year: 549 (2022-23) → 553 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookridge Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookridge Elem is 17.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Brookridge Elem?
37.5% of students at Brookridge Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Brookridge Elem?
The largest demographic group at Brookridge Elem is White at 54.7% of enrollment, in Shawnee Mission, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Brookridge Elem?
Brookridge Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Brookridge Elem rank among schools in Shawnee Mission?
By Resource Investment Index, Brookridge Elem ranks #23 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 Brookridge 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.