- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Overland Park, KS
Blue River Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue River Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201200001269
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue River Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kansas median.
- #2 of 13
- elementary schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue River Elementary has class sizes near the Kansas median. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue River Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200001269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Blue River Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 201200001269 · Overland Park, KS Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
472 enr · 12.8:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Blue River Elementary shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 457 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE lost 37.2 → 34.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Blue River Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 472
Blue River Elementary
472 students
What this shows Blue River Elementary reports 472 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue River Elementary compares
Blue River Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 79% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 472 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
472
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Kansas - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
3.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$12,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 472 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 67.6%
Asian 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.4%
African American 5.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 67.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Blue River Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue River Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue River Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Overland Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedar Hills Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Timber Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Harmony Elementary
Standard public school
562 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Valley Park Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Overland Trail Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 14:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~472 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue River Elementary
How many students attend Blue River Elementary?
Blue River Elementary has 472 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue River Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue River Elementary is 12.8:1, which is 7% lower than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue River Elementary?
9.1% of students at Blue River Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue River Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue River Elementary is White at 67.6% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue River Elementary?
Blue River Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue River Elementary rank among elementary schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue River Elementary ranks #2 of 13 elementary schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Blue River Elementary, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.