Serving 587 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cedar Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 587 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Cedar Hills Elementary serves the west part of Stilwell, KS, covering an attendance zone of approximately 2.6 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being about 1.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cedar Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cedar Hills Elementary School's student population of 587 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
587 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Cedar Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cedar Hills Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#24 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
25%
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
2%
7%
White
58%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cedar Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Cedar Hills Elementary School is ranked #24 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Cedar Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Cedar Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stilwell Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Cedar Hills Elementary School?
587 students attend Cedar Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Cedar Hills Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cedar Hills Elementary School?
Cedar Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cedar Hills Elementary School offer ?
Cedar Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cedar Hills Elementary School part of?
Cedar Hills Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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