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Briarwood Elementary School

14101 S Brougham Dr
Olathe, KS 66062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Briarwood Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10% in KS
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Briarwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Briarwood Elementary School's student population of 334 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1988
Campus Size
10 acres
School Motto
Their Future is Our Future
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Briarwood Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Briarwood Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#82 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
55-59%
31%
55-59%
32%
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
16%
22%
Black
10%
7%
White
62%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-notes">School Notes
  • School Mascot: The Bears
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Briarwood Elementary School's ranking?
Briarwood Elementary School is ranked #82 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Briarwood Elementary School often compared to?
Briarwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Bob Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Briarwood Elementary School?
334 students attend Briarwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Briarwood Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Briarwood Elementary School?
Briarwood Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Briarwood Elementary School offer ?
Briarwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Briarwood Elementary School part of?
Briarwood Elementary School is part of Olathe School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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