Excellent
#4 of 574 schools in SD
Top 1% in state
Valley Springs Elementary - 04
Elementary School · Brandon Valley School District 49-2 · Valley Springs, SD
A Brandon Valley School District 49-2 elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 130, Valley Springs, SD 57068
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 85% proficient (2022)
- 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valley Springs Elementary - 04 score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SD average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from SD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valley Springs Elementary - 04 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low97/100K
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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
$107,222
Median home value
$251,500
Median rent
$1,096/mo
College educated
28.3%
Homeownership
85.4%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 57068; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Brandon Valley School District 49-2
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Elementary - 03Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–4 | Not available | 681 | Compare → |
| Fred Assam Elementary - 06Enrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–4 | Not available | 499 | Compare → |
| Inspiration Elementary - 08Enrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | Not available | 320 | Compare → |
| Robert Bennis Elementary - 05Enrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–4 | Not available | 562 | 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.
Brandon Valley School District 49-2
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #1 of 8
- District spending per student
- $10,304NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is listed in Brandon Valley School District 49-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valley Springs Elementary - 04
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is a public elementary school in Valley Springs, SD, part of Brandon Valley School District 49-2, serving approximately 67 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 574 schools in SD. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valley Springs Elementary - 04
What grades does Valley Springs Elementary - 04 serve?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
The student-teacher ratio at Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valley Springs Elementary - 04 rank in SD?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 ranks #4 of 574 schools in SD.
What is Valley Springs Elementary - 04's MySchoolScout rating?
Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 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 Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valley Springs Elementary - 04 a charter school?
No, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valley Springs Elementary - 04 a Title I school?
No, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valley Springs Elementary - 04?
23.9% of students at Valley Springs Elementary - 04 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Minnehaha County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.0%
- Phone
- (605) 757-6285
- Area population (ZIP 57068)
- 1,699
- Area median age
- 48.6
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 57068; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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