Valley Park Elementary

Valley Park Elementary is a public school in Overland Park, Kansas, which is a city of medium size. Valley Park Elementary has 639 students and serves grades K–5. At Valley Park Elementary, 58% of students did well enough in math and 62% did well enough in reading. The ratio of students to teachers is 12:1, which is better than the district's. There are 51% female students and 49% male students in the school. 19% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 52 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor who work the same hours. In Kansas, Valley Park Elementary is the 86th best elementary school. At Valley Park Elementary, 58% of students did well enough in math to be considered proficient, and 62% did well enough in reading to be considered proficient. This measure shows that the school did worse in math and better in reading than the district as a whole. Compared to students in the rest of the state, Valley Park Elementary students did better in math and reading on this metric. In Kansas, 34% of students who took the reading test and 34% of students who took the math test were at or above the proficient level.

Valley Park Elementary started the school year with a heartwarming event. For this the opening of a brand-new inclusive playground that is safe and fun for kids of all ages and abilities. The playground has sensory-friendly play areas, swings that everyone can use, and interactive learning stations. All the families and staff say this is a thoughtful improvement that already feels like a gift to the whole community.

The school threw a fun "Park Day" festival to celebrate. Families, students, and teachers came together and enjoy the games, listen to music, and eat together, which made everyone feel like they belonged and brought new life to the campus. Teachers said the day was one of the most exciting things that had happened in a long time.

Q1. What is the student population at Valley Park Elementary?

Ans. Valley Park Elementary has 639 students, serving grades K–5.

Q2. What is the student-to-teacher ratio?

Ans. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12:1.

Q3. How do students perform academically?

Ans. 58% of students are proficient in math, and 62% in reading.

Q4. What is the gender breakdown of students?

Ans. The student body consists of 51% girls and 49% boys.

Q5. Where does Valley Park rank in Kansas?

Ans. Valley Park is ranked 86th in Kansas.