Very Good
#331 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 26% in state
Spring Valley Elementary
Elementary School · Geary County Schools · Junction City, KS
A Geary County Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1601 Hickory Lane, Junction City, KS 66441
- Math 51% proficient (2025)
- Reading 54% proficient (2025)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Valley Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 53% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 36 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Spring 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,097/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Junction City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,876
Median home value
$161,100
Median rent
$1,001/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
50.4%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eisenhower ElemEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 301 | Compare → |
| Sheridan ElemEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 276 | Compare → |
| Westwood ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 2.7 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Geary County Schools
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $14,847NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Spring Valley Elementary is listed in Geary County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Valley Elementary
Spring Valley Elementary is a public elementary school in Junction City, KS, part of Geary County Schools, serving approximately 449 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Valley Elementary
What grades does Spring Valley Elementary serve?
Spring Valley Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 449 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Valley Elementary rank in KS?
Spring Valley Elementary ranks #331 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Spring Valley Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Valley Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Spring Valley Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Valley Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Spring Valley Elementary a charter school?
No, Spring Valley Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Valley Elementary a Title I school?
No, Spring Valley Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Valley Elementary?
49.0% of students at Spring 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 449
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Geary County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (785) 717-4790
- Area population (ZIP 66441)
- 25,654
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 28.6
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 66441; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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