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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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 124 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
124 Students
477,627 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
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
0.37
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
10%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
78%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,194 is higher than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,427 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,194
$16,276
Spending / Student
$21,427
$17,192
Best Elk Valley School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary 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
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Elk Valley High 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
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Valley School District?
Elk Valley School District manages 2 public schools serving 124 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?
78% of Elk Valley School District students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Valley School District?
Elk Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, 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 $21,427 is higher than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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