Elk Valley Elementary

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.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 701 Delaware
       Longton, KS  67352


(620) 642-3021

District: Elk Valley

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,834 Help


Students who attend Elk Valley Elementary usually attend:

High:    Elk Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.6 Help
Number of students:  66

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.3%
Two or more races:
10.6%
Hispanic:
9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  81.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Elk Valley Elementary is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.3%), two or more races (10.6%), Hispanic (9.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 81.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elk Valley Elementary is 17.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elk Valley Elementary is $21,834.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elk Valley Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Elk Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Valley 107th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Elk Valley Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 74.75 122nd 585 79.1%
2007 55.29 327th 600 45.5%
2008 76.39 101st 614 83.6%
2009 86.38 2nd 621 99.7%
2010 69.04 190th 630 69.8%
2011 67.62 216th 631 65.8%
2015 44.23 410th 678 39.5%
2019 30.43 486th 667 27.1%
2021 35.88 442nd 670 34.0%
2023 22.56 537th 660 18.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Elk Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 95 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1989 103 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1990 102 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 109
1991 111 0 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 123
1992 98 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 98
1993 128 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 128
1994 107 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 108
1995 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1996 134 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 134
1997 142 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1998 189 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1999 110 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 111
2000 104 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2001 119 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 123
2002 115 2 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 123
2003 115 2 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 123
2004 108 2 0 2 4 n/a n/a 0 116
2005 107 1 0 4 6 n/a n/a 0 118
2006 101 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 5 112
2007 92 0 0 0 4 n/a n/a 4 100
2008 91 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 1 101
2009 101 0 0 4 7 n/a n/a 0 112
2010 100 0 0 6 2 0 2 0 110
2011 93 1 0 1 3 2 3 0 103
2012 88 1 0 2 2 2 4 0 99
2013 91 1 0 3 3 0 7 0 105
2014 79 1 0 3 1 0 6 0 90
2015 77 1 0 5 0 0 4 0 87
2016 52 1 0 3 0 0 3 0 59
2017 61 1 0 4 4 0 3 0 73
2018 67 0 1 4 0 0 3 0 75
2019 57 0 0 4 2 0 2 0 65
2020 51 0 0 2 0 0 4 0 57
2021 56 0 0 3 1 0 5 0 65
2022 48 1 0 4 3 0 4 0 60
2023 53 0 0 6 0 0 7 0 66

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 101 7.0 14.4 0
1989 109 6.0 18.1 n/a
1990 109 6.5 16.7 0
1991 123 7.0 17.5 n/a
1992 98 7.0 14.0 69.4
1993 128 9.5 13.5 53.9
1994 108 11.0 9.8 49.1
1995 134 9.0 14.9 74.6
1996 134 9.0 14.9 74.6
1997 142 7.0 20.3 56.3
1998 189 11.8 16.0 66.7
1999 111 6.0 18.5 78.4
2000 104 6.5 16.0 77.9
2001 123 5.5 22.4 82.1
2002 123 6.0 20.5 74.8
2003 123 6.0 20.5 74.8
2004 116 6.0 19.3 80.2
2005 118 7.0 16.9 71.2
2006 112 7.0 16.0 75.7
2007 100 10.8 9.3 88.5
2008 101 3.0 33.7 66
2009 112 9.0 12.4 67.9
2010 110 10.7 10.2 77.3
2011 103 10.0 10.3 77.7
2012 99 10.2 9.6 79.8
2013 105 n/a n/a 82.9
2014 90 11.0 8.1 77.8
2015 87 10.0 8.7 88.5
2016 59 8.0 7.3 81.4
2017 73 7.0 10.4 86.3
2018 75 7.0 10.7 84
2019 65 5.6 11.6 90.8
2020 57 4.6 12.3 82.5
2021 65 4.4 14.7 78.5
2022 60 5.0 12.0 76.7
2023 66 3.7 17.6 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elk Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 101 7.0 14.4 0
1989 109 6.0 18.1 n/a
1990 109 6.5 16.7 0
1991 123 7.0 17.5 n/a
1992 98 7.0 14.0 69.4
1993 128 9.5 13.5 53.9
1994 108 11.0 9.8 49.1
1995 134 9.0 14.9 74.6
1996 134 9.0 14.9 74.6
1997 142 7.0 20.3 56.3
1998 189 11.8 16.0 66.7
1999 111 6.0 18.5 78.4
2000 104 6.5 16.0 77.9
2001 123 5.5 22.4 82.1
2002 123 6.0 20.5 74.8
2003 123 6.0 20.5 74.8
2004 116 6.0 19.3 80.2
2005 118 7.0 16.9 71.2
2006 112 7.0 16.0 75.7
2007 100 10.8 9.3 88.5
2008 101 3.0 33.7 66
2009 112 9.0 12.4 67.9
2010 110 10.7 10.2 77.3
2011 103 10.0 10.3 77.7
2012 99 10.2 9.6 79.8
2013 105 n/a n/a 82.9
2014 90 11.0 8.1 77.8
2015 87 10.0 8.7 88.5
2016 59 8.0 7.3 81.4
2017 73 7.0 10.4 86.3
2018 75 7.0 10.7 84
2019 65 5.6 11.6 90.8
2020 57 4.6 12.3 82.5
2021 65 4.4 14.7 78.5
2022 60 5.0 12.0 76.7
2023 66 3.7 17.6 81.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elk Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,224 (10.2%) $19,610 (89.8%) $21,834

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 486th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 537th of 660 Elementary schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Valley Elementary)36.430
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Elk Valley)36.430
 6.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Valley Elementary)27.320
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Elk Valley)27.320
 7.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Elk Valley Elementary)27.320
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Elk Valley)27.320
 7.3%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students6566
 1.5%
African American00
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic46
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White5753
 7%
Two or More Races27
 250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.8%81.8%
 9%


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Students at Elk Valley Elementary are 80% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

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

High : Elk Valley High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 66 students attended Elk Valley Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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