Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville serves 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- 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 129 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is 0.17, 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
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
91%
62%
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
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
129 students attend Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville students are White, 8% 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 16:1, which is higher 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
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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