Elementary Schools in Valley Springs School District

Summary:

The Valley Springs School District in Arkansas is home to a single elementary school, Valley Springs Elementary School, which has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state. This standout school has earned high ratings from SchoolDigger and outperforms state averages across multiple academic subjects and grade levels.

Valley Springs Elementary School's test scores are significantly above the state averages in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science. In the 2024-2025 school year, 55.4% of students were proficient or better in Reading, compared to the state average of 35.3%. Despite serving a relatively high proportion of economically disadvantaged students, with 59.67% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2023-2024, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 and has access to adequate resources, with the district spending $9,195 per student in 2018-2019.

The Valley Springs School District as a whole is also highly regarded, ranking 8th out of 250 districts in Arkansas and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Valley Springs Elementary School's consistent high performance and the district's overall excellence make it a standout educational option for families in the area.

District Detail

7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682

(870) 302-3045

SchoolDigger Rank:
8^th of 250 Arkansas districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 787

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)			ATLAS Reading (2025)			ATLAS Mathematics (2025)			ATLAS Science (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Valley Springs Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	7349 School Str	Valley Springs	72682	Boone County	Valley Springs School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 302-3071	315	20	15.6	63.5%	293 (93.0%)	3 (1.0%)	7 (2.2%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.9%)	73.2	121^st of 495 public elementary schools	75.6%		86.8	45^th of 497 public elementary schools	90.9%	76	54.7	40.7	47.3	66.1	45.8	55.4	45.2	49.2	47.3	52.8	39.0	45.6	$13,575	$1,501	$12,075

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Ozark Mountain School District	4.62 mi	4	173^rd
Harrison School District	8.09 mi	5	14^th
North Arkansas College Secondary Center	8.99 mi	1
Bergman School District	10.85 mi	3	12^th
Jasper School District	15.29 mi	6	93^rd

See the top AR Arkansas districts

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.