Valley Heights Elem vs Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Kansas, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Valley Heights Elem
Blue Rapids · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
120 students
Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville
Waterville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
112 students
| Measure | Valley Heights Elem Blue Rapids, Kansas | Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville Waterville, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #176 of 686 | #204 of 686 |
| National rank | #17686 of 50,301 | #19480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 120 | 112 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 112 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Blue Rapids | Waterville |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Heights Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 58.2).
- •Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 57.5%).
- •Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.3).
- •Valley Heights Elem is the larger school with 120 students compared with 112.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Valley Heights Elem better than Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Heights Elem ranks higher (60.8 vs 58.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Valley Heights Elem and Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Blue Rapids and Waterville in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Valley Heights Elem: 120. Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Valley Heights Elem and Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville rank in Kansas?
Valley Heights Elem is 176th of 686 and Valley Heights Elementary - Waterville is 204th of 686 among elementary schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).