Briarwood Elem

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327 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Briarwood Elementary School, located in Olathe, Kansas, is a public school serving students in the Olathe Public Schools district. As part of a highly-regarded district, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive community environment. The campus is situated in a residential area of Olathe, positioning it as a local neighborhood hub that emphasizes both individual student achievement and the development of core social and academic skills essential for elementary-aged children.

The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for their future through high-quality instruction and a variety of extracurricular opportunities. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and character development, Briarwood strives to create an engaging learning environment where students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally. With a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community, the school works to ensure that all students have access to the resources and personalized support needed to succeed in their primary education years.

327

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briarwood Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	44
Black	38
Asian	16
Two or More	18
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

White
206 (63.0 %)
Hispanic
44 (13.5 %)
Black
38 (11.6 %)
Two or More
18 (5.5 %)
Asian
16 (4.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Olathe
Phone:	(913)780-7330
Website:	http://schools.olatheschools.com/briarwood/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	327
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 18

Kindergarten 59

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Briarwood Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	59
Grade 1	41
Grade 2	52
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Briarwood Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	149	45.6%
Male	178	54.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)