Valley Heights Elem

Valley Heights
508 Chestnut
Blue Rapids, KS 66411
118 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
Valley Heights Elementary, located at 508 Chestnut in Blue Rapids, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Valley Heights Unified School District (USD 498). As part of a rural district, the school focuses on providing a supportive and community-oriented learning environment for students in the primary grade levels. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering the close-knit relationships often found in small-town Kansas communities, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond core academics, Valley Heights Elementary is dedicated to the holistic development of its students, often integrating technology and localized instruction to meet state standards. The school serves as a central hub for families in the Blue Rapids area, maintaining a strong connection between staff, parents, and the broader community. For those seeking current information regarding school calendars, policies, or district updates, the school maintains an active online presence through their official website at http://www.valleyheights.org.
118
Total Students
10.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    114 (96.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (1.7 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Valley Heights
Phone: (785)363-7693
Website: http://www.valleyheights.org
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 55
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 34
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 33
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
Valley Heights
129 Students
307 E Lincoln
Waterville, KS 66548 (4.8 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd