BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the BROOKSIDE CHARTER SCH. school district, located in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 428 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 40 teachers, BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY is a public charter school located in Kansas City, Missouri, serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous, well-rounded education that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and social-emotional growth. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a supportive learning environment, Brookside aims to prepare its diverse student population for success in high school and beyond, emphasizing the importance of community and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, the school integrates a variety of enrichment programs and extracurricular activities designed to engage students’ interests and talents. Brookside Charter places a strong emphasis on family and community involvement, viewing the partnership between parents, educators, and the local neighborhood as essential to student success. As a charter institution, it operates with autonomy, allowing for unique instructional approaches that prioritize personalized learning and the holistic development of every child within the Kansas City area.

For more information, contact BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY at (816) 531-2192 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1815 EAST 63 STREET
KANSAS CITY, MO 64130-3436
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BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in KANSAS CITY, MO with about 428 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
UNIVERSITY OF MO - KANSAS CITY
Total Students:
428
Teachers:
40.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 428 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BROOKSIDE CHARTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 87% of the student body.

Black or African American
87.1%
Two or more races
7.9%
Hispanic/Latino
2.6%
White
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
49.5%
Male
50.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.