Elk Valley High School serves 41 students in grades 6-12.
Elk Valley High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 28%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in KS)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Elk Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Elk Valley High School's student population of 41 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
41 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Elk Valley High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Elk Valley High School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1022 out of 1264 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
21%
Black
n/a
6%
White
83%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Elk Valley High School's ranking?
Elk Valley High School is ranked #1022 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
What is the graduation rate of Elk Valley High School?
The graduation rate of Elk Valley High School is 50%, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 86%.
How many students attend Elk Valley High School?
41 students attend Elk Valley High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Elk Valley High School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Elk Valley High School?
Elk Valley High School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Elk Valley High School offer ?
Elk Valley High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Elk Valley High School part of?
Elk Valley High School is part of Elk Valley School District.
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