BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY

1815 EAST 63RD STREET
KANSAS CITY, MO 64130

www.brooksidecharter.org

Charter School 575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Brookside Charter Elementary is a public charter school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous, well-rounded education that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a supportive learning environment, Brookside aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students’ interests and talents. Brookside Charter places a strong emphasis on family and community involvement, viewing the partnership between parents, educators, and the local neighborhood as essential to student success. As a charter institution, it operates with autonomy, allowing for unique instructional approaches that prioritize personalized learning and the holistic development of every child within the Kansas City area.

575

Total Students

56.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	49
Black	474
Two or More	38
American Indian	2

Black
474 (82.4%)
Hispanic
49 (8.5%)
Two or More
38 (6.6%)
White
12 (2.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCH.
Phone:	(816)531-2192
Website:	http://www.brooksidecharter.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	575
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 39

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 82