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Elk Valley Elementary

Public Grades PK, KG-5

Summary

Elk Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Longton, Kansas, serving 66 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chautauqua County Community school district, which is ranked 253 out of 269 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Valley Elementary faces several challenges, including low academic performance, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (28.56%), Mathematics (42.85%), and Science (20%) all below the state averages. The school's statewide ranking has declined from the top 30% of Kansas elementary schools in 2009-2010 to the bottom 20% in 2022-2023. Additionally, Elk Valley has a significantly higher percentage of white students (80.3%) compared to the surrounding schools, such as Fredonia Early Learning Center and Lincoln Elementary, which have more diverse student populations.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Elk Valley Elementary, ranging from 76.67% to 81.82% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a predominantly low-income community. This socioeconomic factor may contribute to the school's academic challenges. Interestingly, Elk Valley Elementary's spending per student for the 2018-2019 school year was $21,834, which is substantially higher than the nearby schools, such as Fredonia Early Learning Center ($11,383) and Lincoln Elementary ($10,293), indicating potential issues with funding allocation or resource utilization.

Students ?

13.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$21,806

Per pupil spending ?

61.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

701 Delaware
Longton, KS 67352

(620) 642-3021

District: Elk Valley

Students who attend Elk Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:

Elk Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.6%

Two or more races:

13.4%

Hispanic:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 79th percentile in 2006 → 19th in 2023

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Kansas average (26% vs 42% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 60 percentile points since 2006

!Mathematics scores 17 pts below the Kansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school26%

District avg19%

Kansas avg42%

Not ranked this year

Elk Valley Elementary did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kansas percentile	Rating
2023	22.6	537 of 660	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	35.9	442 of 670	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	30.4	486 of 667	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	44.2	410 of 678	39.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	67.6	216 of 631	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	69.0	190 of 630	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2009	86.4	2 of 621	99.7%	★★★★★
2008	76.4	101 of 614	83.6%	★★★★☆
2007	55.3	327 of 600	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	74.7	122 of 585	79.1%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Kansas (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts30%-14 vs state

Mathematics22%-17 vs state

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Schools Near Elk Valley Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				KAP English Language Arts (2025)					KAP Mathematics (2025)					KAP 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	KAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	KAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	KAP Mathematics 4th Grade	KAP Mathematics 5th Grade	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 5th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elk Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	701 Delaware	Longton	67352	Elk County	Elk Valley	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 642-3021	67	5	13.3	61.2%	56 (83.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (13.4%)								(n/a)		23.1			30.4		15.4			21.7			$21,806	$1,721	$20,084
Fredonia Early Learning Center	Public	PK-K	203 N. 8th	Fredonia	66736	Wilson County	Fredonia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 378-4138	92	6	15.9	54.3%	78 (84.8%)	1 (1.1%)	8 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)								(n/a)													$15,781	$1,466	$14,315
Sedan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	404 N Sherman	Sedan	67361	Chautauqua County	Chautauqua County Community	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 725-5611	178	17	10.2	60.1%	142 (79.8%)	2 (1.1%)	7 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.1%)	90.9	28^th of 656 public elementary schools	95.7%		55.2	280^th of 653 public elementary schools	57.1%	252	72.0	70.6	78.3		73.8	69.2	64.7	73.9		69.7	69.6	69.6	$19,888	$6,265	$13,622
Lincoln Elementary	Public	1-6	713 N 9th	Fredonia	66736	Wilson County	Fredonia	No	No	No	Yes	(620) 378-4138	242	22	11.1	50.8%	220 (90.9%)	3 (1.2%)	14 (5.8%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	40.5	409^th of 656 public elementary schools	37.7%		53.4	295^th of 653 public elementary schools	54.8%	114	42.2	21.4	68.4	36.6	41.6	31.1	16.7	44.7	43.9	33.7	50.0	50.0	$15,781	$1,466	$14,315

Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Valley Elementary

What district is Elk Valley Elementary in?

Elk Valley

What is the racial makeup of Elk Valley Elementary?

Students at Elk Valley Elementary are 84% White, 13% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Elk Valley Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 67 students attended Elk Valley Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Elk Valley Elementary attend?

Students who attend Elk Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Elk Valley High School

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