Valley Falls Elementary School
Tel:
(785)945-3221
- Valley Falls Elementary School serves 301 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 35%.
School Overview
- Valley Falls Elementary School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2014) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 301 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Falls Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Falls Elementary School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #479 out of 1,268 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 94% | 65% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Falls School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Falls Elementary School is Valley Falls High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jefferson County North Elem/middle (8.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Jefferson County North Elem/middle (8.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Falls Valley Falls High School Grades: 9-12 | 93 students
0.1 miles
601 Elm Street
Valley Falls, KS 66088
(785)945-3229 0.1 9-12 93 - Nortonville Jefferson County North Elem/middle Grades: PK-8 | 336 students
8.9 miles
100 Charger Lane
Nortonville, KS 66060
(913)886-3870 8.9 PK-8 336 - Winchester Jefferson Co North High School Grades: 9-12 | 136 students
10.3 miles
302 5th Street
Winchester, KS 66097
(913)774-8515 10.3 9-12 136 - Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
11.5 miles
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785)863-2254 11.5 PK-6 342 - Oskaloosa Oskaloosa Junior Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 269 students
11.5 miles
404 Park Street
Oskaloosa, KS 66066
(785)863-2281 11.5 7-12 269
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