Spring Valley Elementary

Summary:

Spring Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Junction City, Kansas, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 456 students. This school stands out as a strong performer within the Geary County Schools district, consistently exceeding the district and state averages in academic proficiency across multiple subjects.

Spring Valley Elementary's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that surpass the Geary County Schools and Kansas state averages. The school has also consistently ranked among the top Kansas elementary schools for the academic achievement of African American, Hispanic, and multi-racial students. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Spring Valley Elementary has continued to excel, demonstrating its ability to effectively support students from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Morris Hill Elementary, Ware Elementary, and Westwood Elementary, Spring Valley Elementary generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's performance for military-connected students is noteworthy, ranking 9th out of 14 Kansas elementary schools in this category.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1601 Hickory Lane
       Junction City, KS  66441


(785) 717-4790

District: Geary County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
318th of 653 Kansas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,152 Help


Students who attend Spring Valley Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Junction City Middle School
High:    Junction City Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  449

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.1%
Hispanic:
20.0%
African American:
16.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Valley Elementary ranks better than 51.3% of elementary schools in Kansas. It also ranks 8th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.54. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Spring Valley Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (46.1%), Hispanic (20%), African American (16.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary is 17.2. 8 elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Valley Elementary is $10,152. 7 elementary schools in the Geary County Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Valley Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Valley Elementary 318th of 653 Kansas public elementary schools. (See Spring Valley Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Geary County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Geary County Schools 105th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spring Valley Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 80.97 54th 614 91.2%
2009 76.08 94th 621 84.9%
2010 64.77 245th 630 61.1%
2011 63.41 264th 631 58.2%
2012 60.33 336th 660 49.1%
2013 70.25 207th 668 69.0%
2015 48.80 365th 678 46.2%
2016 54.10 298th 656 54.6%
2017 50.33 323rd 659 51.0%
2018 50.96 330th 656 49.7%
2019 58.92 248th 667 62.8%
2021 74.52 137th 670 79.6%
2022 76.71 121st 668 81.9%
2023 69.11 170th 660 74.2%
2024 50.54 318th 653 51.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 95.11 1st 29 96.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.79 78th 140 44.3%
2021 57.18 75th 214 65.0%
2023 54.26 122nd 296 58.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.87 138th 512 73.0%
2019 64.74 131st 509 74.3%
2021 77.13 48th 494 90.3%
2022 75.18 59th 512 88.5%
2023 80.31 45th 541 91.7%
2024 63.88 162nd 546 70.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.98 246th 574 57.1%
2019 55.09 264th 591 55.3%
2021 71.52 140th 591 76.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.79 78th 140 44.3%
2021 57.18 75th 214 65.0%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 51.75 8th 15 46.7%
2021 59.41 7th 17 58.8%
2022 53.35 9th 18 50.0%
2023 58.38 6th 16 62.5%
2024 40.47 9th 14 35.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.73 331st 575 42.4%
2019 61.96 188th 586 67.9%
2021 74.76 118th 605 80.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.69 1st 65 98.5%
2021 78.33 8th 73 89.0%
2023 97.80 1st 74 98.6%
2024 90.28 6th 72 91.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 79.70 20th 229 91.3%
2023 77.30 33rd 245 86.5%
2024 53.39 107th 260 58.8%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Valley Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.88 269th 574 53.1%
2019 58.81 219th 592 63.0%
2021 80.61 75th 587 87.2%
2022 74.40 117th 596 80.4%
2023 75.60 109th 584 81.3%
2024 55.06 253rd 579 56.3%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, November 6, 2014

Open Quote This school is horrible! The are some rude staff members at this school and when a problem is presented to the prinicpal she chuckles and tries to dismiss the matter as if it's not offensive. The school does not provide crossing guards for the children. I was told that this was a wonderful school fairly new and that I would feel comfortable with my children attending this school which is a complete lie. This school is awful and if I had a choice my children would not attend this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Spring Valley Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 130 66 12 19 7 n/a n/a 0 234
2009 158 95 14 36 6 n/a n/a 1 310
2010 172 59 14 61 3 3 29 0 341
2011 183 51 14 67 3 7 26 0 351
2012 191 59 14 63 3 4 34 0 368
2013 212 69 17 57 2 5 31 0 393
2014 207 60 14 43 0 1 39 0 364
2015 198 73 12 44 5 1 39 0 372
2016 222 67 11 52 5 5 42 0 404
2017 207 63 10 56 6 2 41 0 385
2018 195 67 6 57 4 8 41 0 378
2019 203 55 9 71 1 12 42 0 393
2020 206 66 9 62 3 12 49 0 407
2021 199 65 11 73 1 9 53 0 411
2022 200 67 12 70 0 9 58 0 416
2023 226 70 11 85 1 7 56 0 456
2024 207 76 7 90 3 3 63 0 449

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Spring Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 234 20.5 11.4 36.3
2009 310 18.0 17.2 33.3
2010 341 21.5 15.8 36.7
2011 351 27.5 12.7 35.9
2012 368 33.3 11.0 34
2013 393 24.0 16.3 34.4
2014 364 27.0 13.4 32.7
2015 372 23.0 16.1 40.3
2016 404 22.0 18.3 44.1
2017 385 22.0 17.5 44.2
2018 378 24.0 15.7 45.2
2019 393 24.0 16.3 45.5
2020 407 23.0 17.6 46.9
2021 411 26.0 15.8 38
2022 416 25.0 16.6 46.9
2023 456 25.0 18.2 44.7
2024 449 26.0 17.2 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Spring Valley Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 234 20.5 11.4 36.3
2009 310 18.0 17.2 33.3
2010 341 21.5 15.8 36.7
2011 351 27.5 12.7 35.9
2012 368 33.3 11.0 34
2013 393 24.0 16.3 34.4
2014 364 27.0 13.4 32.7
2015 372 23.0 16.1 40.3
2016 404 22.0 18.3 44.1
2017 385 22.0 17.5 44.2
2018 378 24.0 15.7 45.2
2019 393 24.0 16.3 45.5
2020 407 23.0 17.6 46.9
2021 411 26.0 15.8 38
2022 416 25.0 16.6 46.9
2023 456 25.0 18.2 44.7
2024 449 26.0 17.2 49

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Spring Valley Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $542 (5.3%) $9,609 (94.7%) $10,152

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Valley Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 248th of 667 Elementary schoolsRanks 170th of 660 Elementary schools
 11.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Valley Elementary)43.444
 0.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)43.939.6
 4.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)40.638.1
 2.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Spring Valley Elementary)55.660
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)57.858.9
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Kansas)50.350.4
 0.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Valley Elementary)39.151.5
 12.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)51.148.9
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)47.642.8
 4.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Spring Valley Elementary)35.449.3
 13.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)34.640.8
 6.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)36.137.6
 1.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Valley Elementary)50.947.1
 3.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Geary County Schools)44.345.6
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)43.539.6
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Spring Valley Elementary)54.435.2
 19.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Geary County Schools)36.434.8
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.931.3
 0.6%
5th Grade Science (Spring Valley Elementary)46.556.3
 9.8%
   5th Grade Science (Geary County Schools)46.650
 3.4%
   5th Grade Science (Kansas)43.142.1
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students393456
 16%
African American5570
 27.3%
American Indian11
Asian911
 22.2%
Hispanic7185
 19.7%
Pacific Islander127
 41.7%
White203226
 11.3%
Two or More Races4256
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients45.5%44.7%
 0.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Valley Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 449 students attended Spring Valley Elementary.

Students at Spring Valley Elementary are 46% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 14% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Spring Valley Elementary ranks 318th of 653 Kansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Spring Valley Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Junction City Middle School
High : Junction City Senior High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

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