BLUE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Blue River Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Blue Valley school district, located in Overland Park, KS with about 430 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Blue River Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Blue River Elementary, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a distinguished institution within the Blue Valley School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The school prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, digital literacy, and personal development, aiming to prepare its young students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Blue River Elementary is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and collaboration. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and a supportive local community, which helps provide enrichment opportunities and maintain a nurturing campus atmosphere. By integrating modern educational resources with a focus on character development, Blue River Elementary strives to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to explore their interests and achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Blue River Elementary at (913) 239-6000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5101 W. 163rd Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66085-9383
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BLUE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Overland Park, KS with about 430 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Blue Valley
Total Students:
430
Teachers:
29.2
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 430 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BLUE RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 76% of the student body.

White
75.8%
Asian
10.2%
Two or more races
6.3%
Hispanic/Latino
6.3%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
42.6%
Male
57.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.