Excellent
#146 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 11% in state
Briarwood Elem
Elementary School · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch · Prairie Village, KS
A Shawnee Mission Pub Sch elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5300 W. 86th St, Prairie Village, KS 66207
- Math 68% proficient (2025)
- Reading 75% proficient (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Briarwood Elem score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Briarwood Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,145/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Prairie Village), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,381
Median home value
$400,600
Median rent
$1,880/mo
College educated
69.6%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
3.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethany Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Corinth ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 573 | Compare → |
| Tomahawk ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 279 | Compare → |
| Highlawn Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–6 | 1.2 mi | 118 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #9 of 44
- District spending per student
- $12,338NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Briarwood Elem is listed in Shawnee Mission Pub Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Briarwood Elem
Briarwood Elem is a public elementary school in Prairie Village, KS, part of Shawnee Mission Pub Sch, serving approximately 665 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Briarwood Elem
What grades does Briarwood Elem serve?
Briarwood Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Briarwood Elem?
Briarwood Elem has an enrollment of approximately 665 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Briarwood Elem is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Briarwood Elem rank in KS?
Briarwood Elem ranks #146 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Briarwood Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Briarwood Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Briarwood Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Briarwood Elem has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Briarwood Elem a charter school?
No, Briarwood Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Briarwood Elem a Title I school?
No, Briarwood Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Briarwood Elem?
16.4% of students at Briarwood Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 665
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Johnson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.4%
- Phone
- (913) 993-2200
- Area population (ZIP 66207)
- 15,149
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66207; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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