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#791 of 1,294 schools in KS
Royal Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Royal Valley · Hoyt, KS
An elementary school in Hoyt, KS serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
PO Box 68, Hoyt, KS 66440
- Math 35% proficient (2025)
- Reading 43% proficient (2025)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Royal Valley Elementary score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 59 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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 32 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Royal Valley Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average565/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,344
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
87.6%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66440; 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.
Royal Valley
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Royal Valley Elementary is listed in Royal Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Royal Valley Elementary
Royal Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Hoyt, KS, part of Royal Valley, serving approximately 383 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #791 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Royal Valley Elementary
What grades does Royal Valley Elementary serve?
Royal Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Royal Valley Elementary?
Royal Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Royal Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Royal Valley Elementary is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Royal Valley Elementary rank in KS?
Royal Valley Elementary ranks #791 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Royal Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Royal Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Royal Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Royal Valley Elementary has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Royal Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Royal Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Royal Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Royal Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Royal Valley Elementary?
55.4% of students at Royal Valley Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.3%
- Phone
- (785) 986-6286
- Area population (ZIP 66440)
- 1,924
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 66440; 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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