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Briarcliff Elementary School

4100 NW BRIARCLIFF RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64116

About Briarcliff Elementary School

Briarcliff Elementary School is a public school in Kansas City, Missouri, for kids in grades K–5. It has about 318 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1. According to data from U.S. News, 47% of students at Briarcliff Elementary are proficient at math and 52% are proficient at reading as well. Through Early reading, basic math, and using technology in the classroom to help with learning became the important part of the school's academic program. Students also take part in enrichment activities like art, music and physical education, which make the learning experience more well-rounded making the school one of the best schools in Missouri. The student body is diverse, and the district's spending per pupil is generally in line with the average for public schools in Missouri. This helps pay for classroom resources and programs that help students. The area around it is suburban, with stable patterns of people living there and families being involved in school activities. Briarcliff Elementary School is a structured academic environment with steady performance indicators and a supportive setting for students in elementary school

Briarcliff Elementary School Contact Information

Address

4100 NW BRIARCLIFF RD, KANSAS CITY, MO 64116

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Phone

(816) 321-5030

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 52% in Reading.
22
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
323
Total Students
$62175
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 78 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Briarcliff Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:15 AM - 4:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 54.8%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic 17.7%
Black 15.5%
Two+ Races 7.1%
Native Am. 0%
White
54.8%
Asian
4.2%
Hispanic
17.7%
Black
15.5%
Two+ Races
7.1%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 323
48.4%
156 Female
51.6%
167 Male

Student Population

323 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

327 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school recently celebrated its ranking among the top 30 percent of Missouri public schools for overall test performance, placing it above many local averages.

FAQ

1. What are the main subjects taught at Briarcliff Elementary?

Families say that structured instruction places a lot of emphasis on basic skills.

Q2. What do parents think of the classroom?

Ans. The environment is thought to be calm, well-organized, and good for student growth.

Q3: How do teachers get students interested in lessons?

Teachers keep students interested by using technology, pictures, and group work.

Q4. What kinds of programs are available to help kids learn more?

Ans. Students like having chances to do art, music, and physical education.

Q5: How does Briarcliff Elementary School talk to parents?

Ans. Parents receive regular updates and can connect easily with teachers and staff.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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