Valley Springs Elementary School
Tel:
(870)429-8100
- Valley Springs Elementary School serves 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Valley Springs Elementary School's student population of 340 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 340 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Valley Springs Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Valley Springs Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #272 out of 999 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 21% |
| White | 98% | 60% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Valley Springs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Valley Springs Elementary School is Valley Springs High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Valley Springs Middle School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valley Springs Middle School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Valley Springs Valley Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 268 students
0.0 miles
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870)429-8100 0.0 9-12 268 - Valley Springs Valley Springs Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 306 students
0.0 miles
7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682
(870)429-8100 0.0 5-8 306 - Western Grove Western Grove Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 137 students
4.6 miles
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870)429-5215 4.6 K-6 137 - Western Grove Western Grove High School Grades: 7-12 | 129 students
4.6 miles
300 School St
Western Grove, AR 72685
(870)429-5215 4.6 7-12 129 - Saint Joe North Ark College Secondary Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
7.0 miles
1515 Pioneer Dr
Saint Joe, AR 72675
(870)391-3513 7.0 9-12 n/a
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