Valley Park Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 650
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 18:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 641:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
12301 Lamar Ave.
Overland Park, KS 66209
Overland Park, KS 66209
(913) 239-7600
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
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College ReadinessNA
Student GrowthCommunity Reviews
Valley Park Elementary is an incredible place for students, staff, and families. Under the leadership of Principal Melissa Hansen and Assistant Principal Emily Gill, the school has experienced innovative and meaningful change that continues to positively impact the entire community.Their leadership
Posted by a teacher on 3/11/2026After carefully reviewing numerous parents testimonies and reflection on our own children's ongoing struggles at this school, i feel compelled to express my serious concerns regarding its leadership. its my firm belief that Valley Park Elementary School would greatly benefit from new and effective p
Posted by a parent on 2/16/2026I wanted to share my experience as a parent at Valley Park. There is an unusually high turnover rate among teachers in the past 2 years, and the majority of it stems from the leadership at VPE (Melissa Hansen and Emily Gill). It’s unsettling to see so many dedicated educators leave because of the wo
Posted by a parent on 6/13/2025VPE was once a thriving school where teachers felt heard and supported. With Melissa in charge the school climate has plummeted. Teachers feel powerless, and afraid, and in turn the turn over is astronomical. Students come back to school each year with what feels like a new staff. The school is in t
Posted by a teacher on 6/11/2025Valley Park has dedicated, hard working, and caring teachers and staff. I know because I have worked there for many years. Unfortunately, the school has dramatically changed over the past two years since Melissa Hansen and the assistant came in as administrators. They have created a stressful school
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Overland Park schools - Valley Park Elementary School is located at 12301 Lamar Ave., Overland Park KS 66209. Valley Park Elementary School is in the Blue Valley School District (Overland Park). Valley Park Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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