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Blue River Elementary School

5101 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085

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10/

Top 5%

Tel: (913) 239-6000

www.bluevalleyk12.org

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Blue River Elementary School serves 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Blue River Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Blue River Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

457 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Blue River Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Blue River Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Blue River Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Blue River Elementary School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#54 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Blue River Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

50%

28%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

60%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue River Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Blue River Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

10%

Hispanic

20%

Black

White

71%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Blue River Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.48

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Blue River Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Blue Valley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue River Elementary School's ranking?

Blue River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).

How many students attend Blue River Elementary School?

457 students attend Blue River Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Blue River Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue River Elementary School?

Blue River Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Blue River Elementary School offer ?

Blue River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Blue River Elementary School part of?

Blue River Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 457 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 50% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education