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Blue Valley

Kansas · Public School District
3
Schools
269
Students
$18,754
Per-Pupil Spend
+31% nat'l
20.8%
Free Lunch Rate
-31pp vs nat'l
67.5%
Graduation Rate
-19.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Blue Valley is a public school district in Kansas serving 269 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 67.5% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,754 is above average for a US public school district. Only 21% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
McCormick ElementaryPK–04122
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Randolph Middle05–0872
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Blue Valley High09–1275
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,754+31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
54%
39%
State
54.2%
Local (property tax)
38.8%
Federal
7.0%

Funding is shared between state (54%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
269
Students
21%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate67.5%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateKansas →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,754 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 21% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Below-average graduation rate
At 67.5%, graduation is 19.0 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Blue Valley?
Blue Valley has 3 public schools, serving a total of 269 students.
What is the graduation rate for Blue Valley?
The graduation rate is 67.5%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Blue Valley spend per student?
Blue Valley spends $18,754 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Blue Valley?
21% of students in Blue Valley qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Blue Valley?
No, Blue Valley does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Blue Valley serve?
Blue Valley serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Blue Valley?
The median opportunity score across schools in Blue Valley is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.