Serving 484 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blue River 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 60% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 484 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue River 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
Blue River Elementary School's student population of 484 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
484 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blue River Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue River Elementary School is 0.53, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#67 out of 1280 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
6%
7%
White
67%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue River Elementary School's ranking?
Blue River Elementary School is ranked #67 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Blue River Elementary School?
484 students attend Blue River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Blue River Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue River Elementary School?
Blue River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue River Elementary School offer ?
Blue River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blue River Elementary School part of?
Blue River Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.
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