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Elk Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 113 students in Elk Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Elk Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Kansas public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
113 Students
482,478 Students
# Teachers
9 Teachers
33,964 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Elk Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#264 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
13,649 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
103,457 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
21%
# Black Students
n/a
31,976 Students
% Black Students
n/a
7%
# White Students
90 Students
299,010 Students
% White Students
80%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,134 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
29,677 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
19
21,877
# Students in K Grade:
11
33,151
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
34,311
# Students in 2nd Grade:
9
33,400
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
34,381
# Students in 4th Grade:
5
34,566
# Students in 5th Grade:
11
35,110
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
35,083
# Students in 7th Grade:
7
36,318
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
36,755
# Students in 9th Grade:
8
38,150
# Students in 10th Grade:
6
37,592
# Students in 11th Grade:
6
35,444
# Students in 12th Grade:
3
34,443
# Ungraded Students:
-
1,897
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,062 is higher than the state median of $16,113. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,513 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,062
$16,113
Spending / Student
$23,513
$17,019
Best Elk Valley School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-3021
Grades: PK-5
| 66 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Longton, KS 67352
(620) 642-2215
Grades: 6-12
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Valley School District?
Elk Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 113 students.
What is the rank of Elk Valley School District?
Elk Valley School District is ranked #230 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Kansas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Valley School District?
80% of Elk Valley School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Valley School District?
Elk Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Elk Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,513 is higher than the state median of $17,019. The school district spending/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
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