Union Valley Elem

uv.usd313.org/o/uve

452 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Union Valley Elementary is a public school located in Hutchinson, Kansas, serving as part of the Buhler Unified School District (USD 313). Situated on the eastern edge of the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the development of strong character in its students. As a neighborhood school, it plays a key role in the local community, focusing on providing a well-rounded education that prepares children for the transition to middle school within the district.

The school is known for prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, staff, and families work together to support student success. Through the USD 313 district framework, Union Valley offers a structured curriculum aimed at meeting state standards while encouraging student engagement through various classroom activities and extracurricular opportunities. For those looking for specific information regarding school policies, calendar events, or academic resources, the school maintains an active presence through its official district portal.

452

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Union Valley Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	394
Hispanic	50
Black	4
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
394 (87.2 %)
Hispanic
50 (11.1 %)
Black
4 (0.9 %)
Two or More
3 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Buhler
Phone:	(620)662-4891
Website:	http://uv.usd313.org/o/uve
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	136
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 62

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 62

Grade 5 73