Blue River Elementary

5101 W. 163rd Terrace
Overland Park, KS 66085

www.bluevalleyk12.org/bre

484 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

484

Total Students

37.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blue River Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	326
Hispanic	36
Black	27
Asian	65
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	3

White
326 (67.4 %)
Asian
65 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
36 (7.4 %)
Black
27 (5.6 %)
Two or More
27 (5.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.6 %)

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:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-6000
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/bre
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	484
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	65
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 98

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Blue River Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	60
Grade 1	77
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	98

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Blue River Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	222	45.9%
Male	262	54.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)