Smoky Valley School District

126 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456-2418
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,324 students in Smoky Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Smoky Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Kansas public school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,355 Schools
# Students
1,324 Students
479,272 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
34,559 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Smoky Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (KS)
#111 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Smoky Valley  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
29%
28%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smoky Valley  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smoky Valley  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
86%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Smoky Valley  School District and public school graduation rate of KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.19
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,520 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
13,136 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
87 Students
100,007 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
21%
# Black Students
21 Students
31,834 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
1,192 Students
301,155 Students
% White Students
90%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
1,073 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
28,547 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
28
19,707
# Students in K Grade:
102
34,075
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
33,149
# Students in 2nd Grade:
111
33,906
# Students in 3rd Grade:
111
34,043
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
34,679
# Students in 5th Grade:
105
34,673
# Students in 6th Grade:
116
35,760
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
36,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
37,168
# Students in 9th Grade:
84
38,804
# Students in 10th Grade:
94
36,090
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
34,874
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
34,289
# Ungraded Students:
4
1,623

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $9,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,220. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,662 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (KS)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$7,774 MM
This chart display total revenue of Smoky Valley  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
This chart display total spending of Smoky Valley  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$9,758
$16,220
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Smoky Valley  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$9,662
$17,133
This chart display average spending per public school student in Smoky Valley  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in KS by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Smoky Valley School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Soderstrom Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
227 N Washington
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Grades: PK-4
| 289 students
Rank: #22.
Smoky Valley Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N Cedar
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Grades: 5-8
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Grades: K-12
| 528 students
Rank: #44.
Smoky Valley High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 258 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,324 students.
What is the rank of Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District is ranked #118 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smoky Valley School District?
90% of Smoky Valley School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Smoky Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,662 is less than the state median of $17,133. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,324 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in KS)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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