Briarcliff Elementary vs Davidson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarcliff Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
352 students
Davidson Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
566 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | Davidson Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 1,159 | #790 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22408 of 50,301 | #30987 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 352 | 566 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 566 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Briarcliff Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.9 vs 41.4).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 64.5%).
- •Davidson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Davidson Elementary is the larger school with 566 students compared with 352.
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 Briarcliff Elementary better than Davidson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Briarcliff Elementary ranks higher (53.9 vs 41.4 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 Briarcliff Elementary and Davidson Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Elementary: 352. Davidson Elementary: 566. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Elementary and Davidson Elementary rank in Missouri?
Briarcliff Elementary is 567th of 1,159 and Davidson Elementary is 790th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).