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Valley Springs Elementary School

7349 School St
Valley Springs, AR 72682

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Valley Springs Elementary School serves 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Valley Springs Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Valley Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

School Overview

Valley Springs Elementary School's student population of 347 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

347 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

22 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Valley Springs Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Valley Springs Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#176 out of 993 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Valley Springs Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

36%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

40-44%

37%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

13:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Valley Springs Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

n/a

14%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Springs Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

Black

20%

White

97%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Valley Springs Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.06

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Valley Springs Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

38%

58%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Springs Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

10%

School Statewide Testing

View Education Department Test Scores

School District Name

Valley Springs School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Valley Springs Elementary School's ranking?

Valley Springs Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%).

What schools are Valley Springs Elementary School often compared to?

Valley Springs Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Valley Springs Elementary School?

347 students attend Valley Springs Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

97% of Valley Springs Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Springs Elementary School?

Valley Springs Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Valley Springs Elementary School offer ?

Valley Springs Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Valley Springs Elementary School part of?

Valley Springs Elementary School is part of Valley Springs School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 347 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 3%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education