VALLEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Valley Heights Elem is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Valley Heights school district, located in Waterville, KS with about 132 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 7 teachers, Valley Heights Elem has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Valley Heights Elementary, located in Waterville, Kansas, is a central component of the Valley Heights USD 498 school district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its young students. By focusing on core academic fundamentals and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged children for future success as they transition to the secondary level within the district.
As part of a rural Kansas school system, Valley Heights Elementary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. The school leverages the resources of the broader USD 498 district to provide a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement. For families interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the school maintains an active presence online through their official district website.
For more information, contact Valley Heights Elem at (785) 363-2530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Waterville, KS 66548
(785) 363-2530
http://www.valleyheights.org
VALLEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Waterville, KS with about 132 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kansas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Valley Heights
- Total Students:
- 132
- Teachers:
- 7.3
- 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
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 132 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending VALLEY HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 98% of the student body.
- White
- 97.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Female
- 44.7%
- Male
- 55.3%
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.