Timber Creek Elementary School

www.bluevalleyk12.org/TCE

576 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Timber Creek Elementary School, located in Overland Park, Kansas, is a distinguished public school serving the Blue Valley School District. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school fosters a collaborative learning environment that emphasizes foundational skills, critical thinking, and social-emotional growth. As part of the highly regarded Blue Valley district, Timber Creek benefits from robust resources, strong community involvement, and a curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

Beyond its academic focus, Timber Creek is recognized for its inclusive and supportive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize building strong relationships with families, creating a partnership that enhances the overall educational experience. With a diverse array of extracurricular opportunities and a dedicated staff, the school strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that encourages students to become active, engaged, and responsible members of the community.

576

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

3.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Timber Creek Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	456
Hispanic	20
Black	7
Asian	68
Two or More	21
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
456 (79.2 %)
Asian
68 (11.8 %)
Two or More
21 (3.6 %)
Hispanic
20 (3.5 %)
Black
7 (1.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

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)239-7800
Website:	http://www.bluevalleyk12.org/TCE
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	576
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	17
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 77

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 98

Grade 5 109