A+
Excellent
96/100

Blue River Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 5101 W. 163rd Terrace, Overland Park, KS 66085
Overall
A+
96/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
1.6 grade levels above the U.S. average · 92nd percentile in Kansas
Growth
A
Students gain 1.20 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kansas for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Kansas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

96
Repit Score
out of 100
457
Students
enrolled
13.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%92/1001.6 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.20 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.36 in 2009–19; 80th percentile in Kansas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Kansas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +3 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kansas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+33 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency61% (+28 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kansas state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White67%62%reading +16 pts, math +15 pts90th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%50%reading +44 pts, math +27 pts98th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +17 pts, math +19 pts73rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5101 W. 163rd Terrace
City Overland Park
ZIP Code 66085
District 2012000
NCES School ID 201200001269
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 66085

Understanding the community around Blue River Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $134,028
Per Capita Income $67,316
Poverty Rate 1.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 61.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%
High School or Higher 97.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $482,000
Median Rent $1,559
Owner-Occupied 85.1%
Renter-Occupied 14.9%
View full data for ZIP 66085 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Blue River Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.1%
Female 44.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.4%
Asian 12.9%
Hispanic/Latino 7.7%
Black 5.5%
Two or More Races 6.1%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 457
Teachers (FTE) 34.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Blue River Elementary?
Blue River Elementary has a Repit School Score of 96 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Blue River Elementary?
Blue River Elementary has 457 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.4:1.
What grades does Blue River Elementary serve?
Blue River Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Blue River Elementary receive per student?
Blue River Elementary receives $16,186 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Blue River Elementary in 66085 ▼
Avg Home Value
$678,265
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,674
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
14.9%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026