For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 384 students in Valley Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Kansas.
Public Schools in Valley Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Kansas public school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,340 Schools
# Students
384 Students
477,073 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
34,905 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Valley Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#238 out of 286 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
31%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
89%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.9%
24.2%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
89%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,435 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,587. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,174 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$8,867 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$8,468 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,435
$18,587
Spending / Student
$21,174
$17,750
Best Valley Falls School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Oak Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3221
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Valley Falls High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 Elm Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785) 945-3229
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Valley Falls School District?
Valley Falls School District manages 2 public schools serving 384 students.
What is the rank of Valley Falls School District?
Valley Falls School District is ranked #244 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Valley Falls School District?
89% of Valley Falls School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley Falls School District?
Valley Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Valley Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,174 is higher than the state median of $17,750. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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