Serving 47 students in grades 6-12, Elk Valley High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 47 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elk Valley High School's student population of 47 students has grown by 51% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
47 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elk Valley High 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 High School is 0.36, 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
#1010 out of 1280 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
79%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 High School's ranking?
Elk Valley High School is ranked #1010 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Elk Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Elk Valley High School?
47 students attend Elk Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Elk Valley High School students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Valley High School?
Elk Valley High School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Valley High School offer ?
Elk Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Elk Valley High School part of?
Elk Valley High School is part of Elk Valley School District.
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