Black Bob Elem vs Briarwood Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Black Bob Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
362 students
Briarwood Elem
Olathe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
| Measure | Black Bob Elem Olathe, Kansas | Briarwood Elem Olathe, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 686 | #154 of 686 |
| National rank | #13470 of 50,301 | #16022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 362 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Olathe | Olathe |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Bob Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 63.1).
- •Black Bob Elem does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Black Bob Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 28.9%).
- •Briarwood Elem does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.5).
- •Black Bob Elem is the larger school with 362 students compared with 315.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Black Bob Elem better than Briarwood Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Black Bob Elem ranks higher (66.9 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Black Bob Elem and Briarwood Elem?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Olathe and Olathe in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Bob Elem: 362. Briarwood Elem: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Bob Elem and Briarwood Elem rank in Kansas?
Black Bob Elem is 119th of 686 and Briarwood Elem is 154th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).