Elk Valley School District
School District · Longton, Kansas
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Avg Rating
6.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,345
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Evaluating Elk Valley?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Elk Valley as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Elk Valley High School
Longton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elk Valley Elementary
Longton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Kansas rank
#126 of 279
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.3
above Kansas avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,345
+$7,091 vs Kansas median
District size
124 students
Smaller than Kansas median
Top-Rated Schools in Elk Valley
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elk Valley High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Elk Valley Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Elk Valley
Elk Valley is a Longton, Kansas school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 124 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.3:1. The district invests $22,345 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.7/10, Elk Valley demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elk Valley High School, which has a composite score of 7.4/10.
In standardized testing, Elk Valley students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 40.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
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Schools in Elk Valley, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Elk Valley with test data.
Schools in Elk Valley
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Kansas
- City
- Longton
- Total Enrollment
- 124
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Elk Valley?
Elk Valley has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Elk Valley?
The average composite rating for Elk Valley is 6.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Elk Valley?
Elk Valley spends $22,345 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Elk Valley?
The average student-teacher ratio in Elk Valley is 11.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Elk Valley?
Elk Valley High School is the highest-rated school in Elk Valley with a composite score of 7.4/10.
What are the test scores in Elk Valley?
Across schools in Elk Valley with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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