Valley Springs Elementary - 04

301 Valley Dr
Valley Springs, SD 57068
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 75 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 ranks in the top 5% of all schools in South Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the South Dakota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the South Dakota state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 32% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5% in SD
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Dakota for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Valley Springs Elementary - 04's student population of 75 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
75 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 ranks within the top 5% of all 636 schools in South Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (SD)
#18 out of 636 schools
(Top 5%)
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60-69%
42%
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80-89%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Springs Elementary - 04 and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
8%
14%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
n/a
3%
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White
83%
68%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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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 South Dakota.
0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
30%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
6%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Springs Elementary - 04's ranking?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is ranked #18 out of 636 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in South Dakota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% SD state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% SD state average).
How many students attend Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
75 students attend Valley Springs Elementary - 04.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Valley Springs Elementary - 04 students are White, 8% of students are American Indian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the South Dakota state average of 12:1.
What grades does Valley Springs Elementary - 04 offer ?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Valley Springs Elementary - 04 part of?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 75 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 60-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SD Dept. of Education

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