Excellent
#68 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 5% in state
Pike Valley Elem
Elementary School · Pike Valley · Courtland, KS
An elementary school in Courtland, KS where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
Box 320, Courtland, KS 66939
- Math 53% proficient (2025)
- Reading 57% proficient (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pike Valley Elem score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 29 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 55% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pike Valley Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,417
Median home value
$125,000
Median rent
$736/mo
College educated
25.9%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66939; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Pike Valley
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,769NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pike Valley Elem is listed in Pike Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pike Valley Elem
Pike Valley Elem is a public elementary school in Courtland, KS, part of Pike Valley, serving approximately 150 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #68 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pike Valley Elem
What grades does Pike Valley Elem serve?
Pike Valley Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Pike Valley Elem?
Pike Valley Elem has an enrollment of approximately 150 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pike Valley Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Pike Valley Elem is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pike Valley Elem rank in KS?
Pike Valley Elem ranks #68 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Pike Valley Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Pike Valley Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Pike Valley Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pike Valley Elem has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Pike Valley Elem a charter school?
No, Pike Valley Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pike Valley Elem a Title I school?
No, Pike Valley Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pike Valley Elem?
42.7% of students at Pike Valley Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 150
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Republic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (785) 374-4221
- Area population (ZIP 66939)
- 322
- Area median age
- 53.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 66939; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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