Serving 67 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Elk Valley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 67 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Elk Valley Elementary School's student population of 67 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
67 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elk Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Elk Valley Elementary School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#651 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
81%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Elk Valley Elementary School is ranked #651 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Elk Valley Elementary School?
67 students attend Elk Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Elk Valley Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Valley Elementary School?
Elk Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Valley Elementary School offer ?
Elk Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Elk Valley Elementary School part of?
Elk Valley Elementary School is part of Elk Valley School District.
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