Blue River Elementary School
Tel:
(913)239-6000
- Blue River Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 67% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Blue River Elementary School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 449 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Blue River Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Blue River Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #15 out of 1,268 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 34% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 38% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 19% |
| Black | 1% | 7% |
| White | 76% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 2% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Blue Valley School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Blue River Elementary School is Blue Valley High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Blue Valley Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Blue Valley Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Stilwell Blue Valley Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 531 students
0.1 miles
5001 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913)239-5100 0.1 6-8 531 - Stilwell Blue Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1577 students
0.8 miles
6001 W. 159th St.
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913)239-4800 0.8 9-12 1577 - Overland Park Sunrise Point Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 397 students
0.8 miles
15800 Roe Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66224
(913)239-7500 0.8 PK-5 397 - Overland Park Stanley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 691 students
1.1 miles
6121 W. 158th St.
Overland Park, KS 66223
(913)239-7200 1.1 PK-5 691 - Stilwell Blue Valley West High School Grades: 9-12 | 1534 students
2.3 miles
16200 Antioch Road
Stilwell, KS 66085
(913)239-3700 2.3 9-12 1534
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