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Valley Park Elementary School

12301 Lamar Ave.
Leawood, KS 66209

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10/

Top 5%

Tel: (913) 239-7600

www.bluevalleyk12.org

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Valley Park Elementary School serves 643 students in grades Kindergarten-5.

Valley Park Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 33%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 37%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in KS
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

School Overview

Valley Park Elementary School's student population of 643 students has grown by 15% over five school years.

The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-5

Total Students

643 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

35 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Valley Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,267 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Valley Park Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (KS)

Overall Testing Rank

#24 out of 1267 schools
(Top 5%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Valley Park Elementary School, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

33%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

75%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Valley Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

20%

Hispanic

11%

20%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

58%

63%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Valley Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.61

0.56

This chart display the diversity score of Valley Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

36%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Blue Valley School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Park Elementary School's ranking?

Valley Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).

How many students attend Valley Park Elementary School?

643 students attend Valley Park Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

58% of Valley Park Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Park Elementary School?

Valley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Valley Park Elementary School offer ?

Valley Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Valley Park Elementary School part of?

Valley Park Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 643 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 42%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 65% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education