Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville

Valley Heights
307 E Lincoln
Waterville, KS 66548
129 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Valley Heights Elementary, located in Waterville, Kansas, is a central component of the Valley Heights USD 498 school district. Serving the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging educational environment for its young students. By focusing on core academic fundamentals and social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged children for future success as they transition to the secondary level within the district.

As part of a rural Kansas school system, Valley Heights Elementary emphasizes a close-knit community atmosphere where staff, students, and families work collaboratively. The school leverages the resources of the broader USD 498 district to provide a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both personal growth and academic achievement. For families interested in specific programs, current events, or enrollment details, the school maintains an active presence online through their official district website.
129
Total Students
7.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
46.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    117 (90.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.8 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.6 %)
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: Valley Heights
Phone: (785)363-2530
Website: http://www.valleyheights.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 129
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 44
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 16

* 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 41
Kindergarten 33
Grade 1 25
Grade 2 30
Gender Ratio
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