Blue Valley

Overland Park, Kansas — 36 schools

22,384
Total Enrollment
36
Schools
$16,186
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Blue Valley operates 36 public schools serving 22,384 students, placing it in the mid-size range in Kansas. The school portfolio breaks down into 16 elementary, 9 middle, 6 high, 5 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 22,062 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Johnson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $16,186 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 47.9% local, 47.4% state, and 4.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $76,093 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 19/100, ranked #242 of 252 in Kansas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 5 of 36 schools offering Advanced Placement (90 AP courses district-wide), a 393.2:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 15.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.9% White, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Blue Valley school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities

Blue Valley school enrollment ranges from 266 students (lowest) to 1,534 students (highest), a spread of 1,268 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Blue Valley student-counselor ratio is 393:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Blue Valley chronic absenteeism rate is 15.0% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Blue Valley is typically wider than the Blue Valley-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.7%
Federal
47.4%
State
47.9%
Local

Funding Equity

19
Equity Score
242 / 252
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Johnson County county, where this district is located.

$1,095
Studio/mo
$1,197
1 BR/mo
$1,358
2 BR/mo
$1,769
3 BR/mo
$2,103
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$76,093
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 36 schools in Blue Valley.

White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
African American 4.0%
Asian 15.3%
Multiracial 5.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

5 / 36
Schools with AP
90 AP courses total
393.2:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
15.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Blue Valley

School Enrollment
Blue Valley West High
1,534
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496
Blue Valley High
1,396
Blue Valley North High
1,376
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057
Aubry Bend Middle School
792
Oxford Middle
620
Stanley Elementary
610
Blue Valley Middle
593
Cedar Hills Elementary
587
Timber Creek Elementary School
583
Pleasant Ridge Middle
581
Harmony Elementary
562
Valley Park Elementary
549
Wolf Springs Elementary School
541
Overland Trail Middle
540
Lakewood Middle
537
Harmony Middle
536
Leawood Elementary
533
Overland Trail Elementary
531
Leawood Middle
493
Oak Hill Elementary
491
Sunrise Point Elementary
476
Blue River Elementary
472
Lakewood Elementary
456
Prairie Star Middle
438
Indian Valley Elementary
431
Liberty View Elementary
430
Heartland Elementary
412
Sunset Ridge Elementary
396
Mission Trail Elementary
384
Prairie Star Elementary
371
Cottonwood Point Elementary
352
Morse Elementary
338
Blue Valley Virtual Program
302
Stilwell Elementary
266

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Blue Valley?

Blue Valley has 36 schools, including 6 high, 9 middle, 5 other, 16 elementary. Total enrollment is 22,384 students.

How much does Blue Valley spend per student?

Blue Valley spends $16,186 per student. The district has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #242 in Kansas.

What is the average teacher salary in Blue Valley?

The average teacher salary in Blue Valley is $76,093 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Blue Valley?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Johnson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Blue Valley?

Blue Valley students are 66.9% White, 15.3% Asian, 7.5% Hispanic or Latino, 4.0% African American, averaged across 36 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Blue Valley?

Blue Valley has an equity score of 19/100, ranking #242 out of 252 districts in Kansas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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