Blue River Elementary School

5101 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blue River Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5% in KS
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Blue River Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Blue River Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue River Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#59 out of 1269 schools
(Top 5%)
63%
31%
59%
32%
60-64%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
5%
7%
White
68%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.51
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue River Elementary School's ranking?
Blue River Elementary School is ranked #59 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Blue River Elementary School?
472 students attend Blue River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Blue River Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue River Elementary School?
Blue River Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blue River Elementary School offer ?
Blue River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue River Elementary School part of?
Blue River Elementary School is part of Blue Valley School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 472 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 63% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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