Blue River Elementary School

Blue River Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
5101 W 163rd Ter,  Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)
3.8
479 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
60%
Reading Proficiency
59%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
60%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
34
Full Time Teachers
34
Teachers in First or Second Year
8.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
7.7%
State Average
33.2%
Science
14.1%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
453:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
White
67.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
13.4%
Hispanic
7.4%
Two or more races
5.6%
Black
5.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Public ES Teachers in Kansas
#11 Best Public ES in Kansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/8/2025
BRE is a WONDERFUL Part of the Blue Valley Elementary Community. Teachers and Staff are AMAZING and genuinely like their jobs and our children. I personally feel VERY safe having my children attend this school. Principal Blevins has done a great job of listening to parents and concerns we have, some...
5.0 parent
10/11/2024
Wonderful community school located in the heart of the neighborhood.
3.0 other
8/25/2024
it’s okay. better then stanley or stillwell elementary.
1.0 parent
4/12/2024
They do not follow the child's needs period

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Blue River Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Overland Park, KS, in the Leawood neighborhood, and is served by the Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park) in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 479 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 60% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 59% are proficient in reading. Blue River Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $525,931. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blue Valley High School, Blue Ridge Christian School, Hyman Brand Hebrew Academy, and more. Learn more about what Overland Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Blue River Elementary School.

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