Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valley Park Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 549 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Valley Park Elementary serves the northern part of Leawood, KS, covering an area of approximately 4.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.6 miles to the school from the zone's edge, and the furthest boundary reaching about 2.5 miles away.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Valley Park Elementary School's student population of 549 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
549 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Valley Park Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Park Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 1269 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
31%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
32%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
65%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.9%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #70 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Valley Park Elementary School often compared to?
Valley Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Overland Trail Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Valley Park Elementary School?
549 students attend Valley Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Valley Park Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Park Elementary School?
Valley Park Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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