Briarcliff Elementary vs West Englewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Missouri, United States, 3.3 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
West Englewood Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
| Measure | Briarcliff Elementary Kansas City, Missouri | West Englewood Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #567 of 1,159 | #497 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #22408 of 50,301 | #20564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 352 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 352 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 65.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 56% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Englewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 53.9).
- •West Englewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 47%).
- •West Englewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Briarcliff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 65.1%).
- •West Englewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.3).
- •West Englewood Elementary is the larger school with 435 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 West Englewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Englewood Elementary ranks higher (56.6 vs 53.9 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 West Englewood Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcliff Elementary: 352. West Englewood Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcliff Elementary and West Englewood Elementary rank in Missouri?
Briarcliff Elementary is 567th of 1,159 and West Englewood Elementary is 497th of 1,159 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).