Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Union Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Union Valley Elementary School's student population of 452 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
Union Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Union Valley Elementary School is 0.23, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#386 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
21%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
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Union Valley Elementary School is ranked #386 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Union Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Union Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buhler Grade School, Plum Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Union Valley Elementary School?
452 students attend Union Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Union Valley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Union Valley Elementary School?
Union Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Union Valley Elementary School offer ?
Union Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Union Valley Elementary School part of?
Union Valley Elementary School is part of Buhler School District.
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