Timber Creek Elementary School

Timber Creek Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
16451 Flint St,  Overland Park, KS
Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park)
3.2
613 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
81%
Reading Proficiency
71%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
71%
Math Proficiency
81%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
36
Full Time Teachers
36
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1.4%
State Average
33.2%
Science
1%
State Average
39.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
604:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
White
79.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
11.8%
Two or more races
3.6%
Hispanic
3.5%
Black
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#8 Best Public ES in Kansas
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 8 Reviews
1.0 teacher
4/14/2025
Parents think the school is great because of test scores. The teachers teach to the tests because they have to. Students are on Chromebooks most of the day starting in kindergarten. There is a lot of “data” yet staff is clueless in what the data actually means. Students are testing constantly. Stude...
1.0 parent
9/12/2024
Bullying is rampant at this school. Principal doesn’t care to do anything about it.
1.0 parent
2/8/2024
Had two students go through TCE. This school absolutely caters to the children of the super wealthy, and the administration will do anything to placate the Mills Farm parents in particular. Because of this rigid socio-economic hierarchy, the needs of the children of ordinary parents are pushed aside...
5.0 parent
2/22/2020
I had 3 children go through TCE, and we dealt with every kind of situation through the years. From the gifted classroom which is fun and challenging to dealing with bullying situations the school out preformed my expectations. Dr Bakke (principal) is kind, supportive, and overall has a strong connec...

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Timber Creek Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Overland Park, KS and is served by the Blue Valley Unified School District (Overland Park) in Kansas. The school has a total enrollment of 613 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 81% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 71% are proficient in reading. Timber Creek Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $764,840. Discover additional schools in the area, like Blue Valley SW High School, Blue Valley West High School, Blue Valley Southwest High School, and more. Learn more about what Overland Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Timber Creek Elementary School.

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