BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY

4100 NW BRIARCLIFF RD
KANSAS CITY, MO 64116

www.nkcschools.org/bres/

352 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Briarcliff Elementary School, located in the Briarcliff neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is a public school serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is part of the North Kansas City School District, which is recognized for its commitment to academic excellence and comprehensive student support. The school is situated in a prominent residential area, positioning it as a central hub for the local community and fostering a close-knit environment for its student body.

Academically, Briarcliff Elementary focuses on providing a well-rounded education that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science, while also incorporating enrichment programs to support diverse learning needs. The school prides itself on maintaining a positive school culture, encouraging parental involvement, and utilizing modern resources to prepare students for middle school success. By prioritizing both social-emotional growth and rigorous instruction, Briarcliff aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students feel empowered to reach their full potential.

352

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BRIARCLIFF ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	174
Hispanic	75
Black	57
Asian	10
Two or More	31
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

White
174 (49.4%)
Hispanic
75 (21.3%)
Black
57 (16.2%)
Two or More
31 (8.8%)
Asian
10 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	NORTH KANSAS CITY 74
Phone:	(816)321-5030
Website:	http://www.nkcschools.org/bres/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	352
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 57