BROOKRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Brookridge Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Shawnee Mission Pub Sch school district, located in Shawnee Mission, KS with about 570 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 32 teachers, Brookridge Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Brookridge Elementary School is part of the Shawnee Mission School District, located in Overland Park, Kansas. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is situated in a well-established suburban neighborhood. As a public institution within the SMSD, it follows the district's broader mission of providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while emphasizing character development and personalized learning strategies to support student success.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit community environment where parental involvement and teacher-student collaboration are encouraged. Like other schools in the district, Brookridge provides access to modern instructional technology, a variety of extracurricular activities, and support services designed to meet diverse student needs. By focusing on both core academic standards and social-emotional growth, the school aims to prepare its students for the transition to middle school and beyond within the Shawnee Mission educational system.

For more information, contact Brookridge Elem at (913) 993-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.