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Blue River Elementary School

5101 W. 163rd Terrace
Stilwell, KS 66085
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 457 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 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:

School Overview

Blue River Elementary School's student population of 457 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
457 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

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 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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
13%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
6%
7%
White
67%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 schools are Blue River Elementary School often compared to?
Blue River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wolf Springs Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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?
457 students attend Blue River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Blue River Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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: 457 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 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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