Enrollment
112
Elementary
DISTRICT 116 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALLEY HEIGHTS·NCES 201278001382
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
307 E Lincoln, Waterville, KS 66548 · (785) 363-2530 · Marshall County
GRADES PK–02ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL112 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
9 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
54%
60 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 30 | 27% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 33% |
| Grade 1 | 24 | 21% |
| Grade 2 | 21 | 19% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 15% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Valley Heights. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville this school | 112 | 53.6% | N/A |
| Wakefield Elem Wakefield | 129 | 51.9% | 28.0% |
| South Barber Pre-K-6 Kiowa | 111 | 56.8% | 56.7% |
| Fredonia Early Learning Center Fredonia | 92 | 54.3% | N/A |
| Udall Elem Udall | 123 | 51.2% | 42.3% |
| Valley Heights Elem Blue Rapids | 120 | 57.5% | 70.5% |
Matched among Kansas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 112 | #646 of 714 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 53.6% | #331 of 658 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
112
-17 (-13%) vs 2020
+4% since 1990-91, when it was 108
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 112 | 9 | 12.4:1 | 54% (60) |
| 2023-24 | 112 | 9 | 12.4:1 | 57% (64) |
| 2022-23 | 129 | 7.8 | 16.6:1 | 56% (72) |
| 2020-21 | 129 | 10 | 12.9:1 | 41% (53) |
| 2017-18 | 132 | 7.3 | 18.1:1 | 45% (59) |
| 2015-16 | 145 | 9 | 16.1:1 | 53% (77) |
| 2010-11 | 158 | 8 | 19.8:1 | 44% (69) |
| 2000-01 | 105 | 8 | 13.1:1 | 37% (39) |
| 1990-91 | 108 | 7 | 15.4:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville.
Since 2017-18: students down 15% (132 to 112); teachers up 23% (7.3 to 9).
About Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is a small elementary school in Waterville, Kansas, (ZIP code 66548). The school's 112 students are in pre-K through 2. Enrollment is 64% lower than the average for elementary schools in Kansas, which is about 313.
The Valley Heights system has 3 schools and 398 students.
At Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville, White students make up 90% of the student body. The remaining students are 7% Hispanic and 3% Black. By the diversity index, Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville comes in at 18%.
The school reports 9 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 12.4 students per teacher. The 13.2:1 average for elementary schools in Kansas is higher than this school's figure. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 54%. The gap from the 45% average for public schools in Marshall County is 9 points.
Census estimates describe Marshall County this way: median household income is about $68,419, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of people live in poverty. The public schools of Marshall County number 9 and enroll about 1,643.
Of nearby public schools, Valley Heights Jr/Sr High is the closest, at about 1.8 miles. Inside a five-mile radius, there are 2 other public schools.
Federal records code the school's setting as Rural: Remote.
Enrollment was 129 in 2020-21 and 112 in 2024-25, a decrease of 17 students.
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Marshall County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,993
Census ACS
Median income
$68,419
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
9
1,643 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Valley Heights
- Valley Heights Jr/Sr HighHigh · 166 students
- Valley Heights ElemElementary · 120 students
Nearby schools
- Valley Heights Jr/Sr High1.8 mi · 166
- Valley Heights Elem4.8 mi · 120
- Marysville Jr/Sr High11.7 mi · 364
- Marysville Elem12.0 mi · 417
- Hanover High15.7 mi · 60
- Hanover Elem15.7 mi · 231
Frequently asked questions
About Valley Heights Elementary - WatervilleHow many students attend Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville enrolls approximately 112 students in grades PK-02.
What age range does Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville serve?
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville serves students from grade PK through grade 02.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is approximately 12.4:1 (9 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
At Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville, the student body is approximately 90% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Black.
Who oversees Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is overseen by Valley Heights in Marshall County.
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