Briarwood Elem

5300 W. 86th Street
Shawnee Mission, KS 66207

www.smsd.org/Schools/briarwood/

660 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Briarwood Elementary School, located in Prairie Village, Kansas, is a highly-regarded institution within the Shawnee Mission School District. The school is known for fostering a strong sense of community and academic excellence, serving a diverse student body from kindergarten through sixth grade. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous core academics with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students develop both critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for learning.

Beyond its academic focus, Briarwood is noted for its supportive culture, bolstered by an active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and a dedicated staff committed to student well-being. The school emphasizes character development and collaborative learning, utilizing its modern facilities to provide a safe and engaging environment. As part of the Shawnee Mission district, Briarwood benefits from strong administrative support and a wide array of resources, consistently striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.

660

Total Students

40.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Briarwood Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	532
Hispanic	61
Black	28
Asian	13
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
532 (80.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (9.2 %)
Black
28 (4.2 %)
Two or More
23 (3.5 %)
Asian
13 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Shawnee Mission Pub Sch
Phone:	(913)993-2200
Website:	http://www.smsd.org/Schools/briarwood/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 8

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 94

Grade 6 75

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Briarwood Elem
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	95
Grade 2	99
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	94
Grade 6	75

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Briarwood Elem
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	331	50.2%
Male	329	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)