Pike Valley Elementary School

502 Grant
Courtland, KS 66939
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 147 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Pike Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% 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: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 20% in KS
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pike Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Pike Valley Elementary School's student population of 147 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
147 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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School Rankings

Pike Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike Valley Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (KS)
#142 out of 1280 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Pike Valley Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Pike Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Pike Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-59%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Pike Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Pike Valley Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
97%
62%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Pike Valley Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
41%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Pike Valley Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pike Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Pike Valley Elementary School is ranked #142 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Pike Valley Elementary School?
147 students attend Pike Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Pike Valley Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike Valley Elementary School?
Pike Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Pike Valley Elementary School offer ?
Pike Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Pike Valley Elementary School part of?
Pike Valley Elementary School is part of Pike Valley School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 147 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 55-59% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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