Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville serves 112 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: Valley Heights Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Waterville, KS, encompassing approximately 217.6 square miles. Families in the area can expect a typical drive of 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 8.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 13.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville's student population of 112 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
3%
7%
White
90%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.7%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mustangs
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
112 students attend Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville offer ?
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville part of?
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is part of Valley Heights School District.
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