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#128 of 1,294 schools in KS

Top 10% in state

Indian Valley Elementary

Elementary School · Blue Valley · Overland Park, KS

A Blue Valley elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11600 Knox St., Overland Park, KS 66210

  • Math 60% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 75% proficient (2025)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.3% (2025 KAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency74.8% (2025 KAP)
Overall Proficiency68% (2025 KAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2025 KAP)
vs. Expected+16.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile92th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$12,518
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Indian Valley Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 KAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.

Math Proficiency60%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)
ELA Proficiency75%(2025 KAP)
School
State
Not reported(2025 KAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 68% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2012
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2025
Math
60%
ELA
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

29.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Indian Valley Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Kansas City map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 18Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,951/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Overland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$93,368

Median home value

$345,200

Median rent

$1,407/mo

College educated

62.4%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66210; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition7.1privateK–80.9 mi141Compare →
Oak Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.4K–51.0 mi499Compare →
Ascension SchoolPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–81.3 mi550Compare →
Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.9K–5Not available493Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Blue Valley

Schools in district
37
Rank in district
#12 of 35
District spending per student
$12,518NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Indian Valley Elementary is listed in Blue Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Indian Valley Elementary

Indian Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Overland Park, KS, part of Blue Valley, serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Indian Valley Elementary

What grades does Indian Valley Elementary serve?

Indian Valley Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Indian Valley Elementary?

Indian Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Indian Valley Elementary is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Indian Valley Elementary rank in KS?

Indian Valley Elementary ranks #128 of 1,294 schools in KS.

What is Indian Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Indian Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Indian Valley Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Valley Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Indian Valley Elementary a charter school?

No, Indian Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Indian Valley Elementary a Title I school?

No, Indian Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Valley Elementary?

29.3% of students at Indian Valley Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
376
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Johnson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
Area population (ZIP 66210)
20,303
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
37.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66210; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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