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Briarwood Elem

5300 W. 86th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66207Shawnee Mission Pub Sch →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
660
Students
Total enrolled
$16,015
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 12% vs nat'l
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 5% vs nat'l
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 660 students in grades PK–06 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas.
12% above average funding
District spends $16,015 per pupil, 12% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Briarwood Elem is a large elementary in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, serving grades PK–06 with 660 students. The district invests $16,015 per student — 12% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 19% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Briarwood Elem

660
Total Students
16.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
19%
Free Lunch
41
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution329 male · 331 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility19%
National avg 52% · 125 students
Student Composition
81%
9%
Asian2%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black4%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 201164001523

Academic Outcomes at Briarwood Elem

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 82th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 66207

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,015Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,015
State avg
$19,661
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,047
Student Support$3,043
Administration$1,922
Operations$2,402
Other$1,602
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,015 spent per student, an estimated $7,095 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
38%
State government
54.4%
Local (property tax)
37.7%
Federal programs
7.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 19% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Corinth ElemBrookridge ElemApache ElemOak Park-Carpenter Elementary
+16 more
↓
Middle
Indian Hills MiddleWestridge MiddleIndian Woods MiddleHocker Grove Middle
+1 more
↓
High School
Shawnee Mission East HighShawnee Mission West HighShawnee Mission Northwest HighShawnee Mission South High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictShawnee Mission Pub Sch →
Phone: (913)993-2200
NCES ID: 201164001523
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Shawnee Mission seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
High
Shawnee Mission East High
1,697 students · 09–12
● 49 opp12% FRL
High
Shawnee Mission West High
1,640 students · 09–12
● 49 opp54% FRL
High
Shawnee Mission Northwest High
1,626 students · 09–12
● 49 opp39% FRL
High
Shawnee Mission South High
1,586 students · 09–12
● 51 opp34% FRL
High
Shawnee Mission North High
1,568 students · 09–12
● 42 opp57% FRL
Mid
Indian Hills Middle
850 students · 07–08
● 49 opp15% FRL
Mid
Westridge Middle
811 students · 07–08
● 57 opp58% FRL
Mid
Indian Woods Middle
756 students · 07–08
● 51 opp38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
5300 W. 86th Street, Shawnee Mission, KS 66207
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.