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 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 112 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville's student population of 112 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
112 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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
6%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
93%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
93% of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% 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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