Serving 400 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Spring Valley Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Valley Elementary serves the west part of Junction City, KS, encompassing an area of approximately 9.4 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Valley Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Motto
Every Child, Every Day, Whatever It Takes
School Rankings
Spring Valley Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Valley Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#146 out of 1269 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
22%
23%
Black
13%
7%
White
47%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.3%
24.2%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Valley Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Spring Valley Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Valley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sheridan Elementary School, Lincoln Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary School?
400 students attend Spring Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Spring Valley Elementary School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Valley Elementary School?
Spring Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Valley Elementary School offer ?
Spring Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Valley Elementary School part of?
Spring Valley Elementary School is part of Geary County Schools.
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