Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville serves 132 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 132 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville's student population of 132 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
132 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
91%
63%
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
29%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
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?
132 students attend Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville has a student ration of 15:1, 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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