Valley Park Elementary

12301 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66209

www.bluevalleyk12.org/vpe

650 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Valley Park Elementary, located at 12301 Lamar Ave. in Overland Park, Kansas, is a highly regarded institution within the Blue Valley School District. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that encourages both intellectual growth and personal development. By leveraging the resources of the Blue Valley district, Valley Park emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining a strong focus on community involvement and collaborative learning.

Beyond its academic offerings, Valley Park Elementary is known for cultivating a welcoming school culture that prioritizes student well-being and inclusivity. The school benefits from the active participation of families and staff who work together to create engaging extracurricular opportunities and a nurturing atmosphere. As part of a district consistently recognized for high standards of excellence, Valley Park remains committed to modern instructional practices and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning for its diverse student population.

650

Total Students

45.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

15.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Valley Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	62
Black	48
Asian	103
Two or More	54
Pacific Islander	1

White
382 (58.8 %)
Asian
103 (15.8 %)
Hispanic
62 (9.5 %)
Two or More
54 (8.3 %)
Black
48 (7.4 %)
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:	Blue Valley
Phone:	(913)239-7600
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/vpe
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	650
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	79
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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 112

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 91