Serving 613 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Timber Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 613 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 20%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Timber Creek 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
Timber Creek Elementary School's student population of 613 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
613 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Timber Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Timber Creek Elementary School is 0.34, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#6 out of 1280 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
2%
21%
Black
1%
6%
White
80%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Timber Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Timber Creek Elementary School is ranked #6 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Timber Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Timber Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morse Elementary School, Prairie Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Timber Creek Elementary School?
613 students attend Timber Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Timber Creek Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Timber Creek Elementary School?
Timber Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Timber Creek Elementary School offer ?
Timber Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Timber Creek Elementary School part of?
Timber Creek Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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