1. Home
  2. Kansas
  3. Longton
  4. Elk Valley
  5. Elk Valley High School

Elk Valley High School

Summary:

Elk Valley High School is a public high school located in Longton, Kansas, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 47 students. The school is part of the Elk Valley School District, which is ranked 107 out of 266 districts in Kansas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elk Valley High School has shown significant improvement in its academic performance over the years, jumping from a 0-star rating in 2010-2011 to a 4-star rating in the 2023-2024 school year, ranking 84 out of 318 Kansas high schools. The school outperforms the state average in English Language Arts, with 40% of 10th-grade students and 34.13% of all students proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 27.57% and 33.55%, respectively. However, the school lags behind in Mathematics and Science, with only 20% of 10th-grade students and 12.19% of all students proficient or better in Mathematics, and 20% of all students proficient or better in Science, compared to the state averages. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 77.36% to 82.93%, indicates a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Elk Valley High School spends $20,129 per student, which is significantly higher than the nearby Fredonia Junior/Senior High School ($10,668 per student) and Sedan High ($13,866 per student). The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated between 7.1 and 10.3 over the past three school years, which is lower than the ratios at Fredonia Junior/Senior High School (14.1) and Sedan High (10.7). These higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratios may be contributing to the school's improved academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 701 Delaware
       Longton, KS  67352

(620) 642-2215

District: Elk Valley

SchoolDigger Rank:
84th of 318 Kansas High Schools


Feeder schools for Elk Valley High School:

Elementary:    Elk Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  47

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.7%
Two or more races:
12.8%
Hispanic:
8.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.9% Help


 See top rated Kansas high schools

 Compare Elk Valley High School to nearby high schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Elk Valley High School ranks worse than 62.4% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.08. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details Elk Valley High School ranks better than 73.6% of high schools in Kansas. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.66. (See more...)
Help
The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elk Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
Student Body
Teachers
Finance
Schooldigger Rankings:

Elk Valley High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Elk Valley High School 226th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Elk Valley High School in the ranking list.)
SchoolDigger ranks Elk Valley High School 84th of 318 Kansas public high schools. (See Elk Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Elk Valley:

SchoolDigger ranks Elk Valley 107th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Elk Valley High School?

Rank History for Elk Valley High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 7.61 356th 368 3.3%
2024 37.08 226th 362 37.6%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Elk Valley High School

Help
Compare
Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2011 13.32 278th 298 6.7%
2015 15.69 308th 326 5.5%
2024 65.66 84th 318 73.6%
See the entire list of Kansas High School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Elk Valley High School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 
Help






Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Elk Valley High School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Elk Valley High School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Elk Valley High School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 84 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 84
1989 86 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 86
1990 75 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 75
1991 79 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 83
1992 87 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 88
1993 99 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 102
1994 112 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 113
1995 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1996 119 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 119
1997 137 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 137
1998 94 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 94
1999 124 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 124
2000 113 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 113
2001 116 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 116
2002 97 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2003 97 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 101
2004 89 2 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 96
2005 92 1 0 0 2 n/a n/a 1 96
2006 88 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 1 93
2007 87 0 0 3 4 n/a n/a 2 96
2008 82 1 0 3 6 n/a n/a 0 92
2009 77 0 0 2 7 n/a n/a 0 86
2010 86 0 0 3 8 0 1 0 98
2011 81 0 0 3 7 0 2 0 93
2012 72 0 0 4 6 0 1 0 83
2014 55 0 0 3 4 0 2 0 64
2015 55 0 0 5 4 0 2 0 66
2016 47 0 0 2 2 0 4 0 55
2017 42 0 1 0 2 0 3 0 48
2018 29 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 31
2019 28 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 31
2020 52 0 0 2 0 0 5 0 59
2021 46 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 53
2022 34 0 0 3 0 0 4 0 41
2023 37 0 0 4 0 0 6 0 47

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elk Valley High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 84 11.0 7.6 0
1989 86 12.0 7.1 n/a
1990 75 8.0 9.3 0
1991 83 9.6 8.6 n/a
1992 88 12.1 7.2 62.5
1993 102 12.0 8.5 50
1994 113 13.5 8.4 48.7
1995 119 14.0 8.5 58
1996 119 14.0 8.5 58
1997 137 14.5 9.4 49.6
1998 94 11.2 8.4 45.7
1999 124 15.0 8.3 68.5
2000 113 9.0 12.6 69.9
2001 116 11.0 10.5 67.2
2002 101 10.2 9.9 66.3
2003 101 10.2 9.9 66.3
2004 96 10.2 9.4 68.8
2005 96 9.5 10.1 66.3
2006 93 10.0 9.3 60.9
2007 96 10.7 9.0 55.3
2008 92 1.0 92.0 55.4
2009 86 10.5 8.2 59.3
2010 98 8.0 12.2 74.5
2011 93 7.5 12.4 71
2012 83 10.7 7.7 66.3
2014 64 10.2 6.2 64.1
2015 66 10.0 6.6 72.7
2016 55 9.0 6.1 65.5
2017 48 9.6 4.9 62.5
2018 31 7.3 4.2 74.2
2019 31 5.9 5.2 71
2020 59 4.9 12.0 72.9
2021 53 5.1 10.3 77.4
2022 41 5.7 7.1 82.9
2023 47 4.7 9.8 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elk Valley High School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 84 11.0 7.6 0
1989 86 12.0 7.1 n/a
1990 75 8.0 9.3 0
1991 83 9.6 8.6 n/a
1992 88 12.1 7.2 62.5
1993 102 12.0 8.5 50
1994 113 13.5 8.4 48.7
1995 119 14.0 8.5 58
1996 119 14.0 8.5 58
1997 137 14.5 9.4 49.6
1998 94 11.2 8.4 45.7
1999 124 15.0 8.3 68.5
2000 113 9.0 12.6 69.9
2001 116 11.0 10.5 67.2
2002 101 10.2 9.9 66.3
2003 101 10.2 9.9 66.3
2004 96 10.2 9.4 68.8
2005 96 9.5 10.1 66.3
2006 93 10.0 9.3 60.9
2007 96 10.7 9.0 55.3
2008 92 1.0 92.0 55.4
2009 86 10.5 8.2 59.3
2010 98 8.0 12.2 74.5
2011 93 7.5 12.4 71
2012 83 10.7 7.7 66.3
2014 64 10.2 6.2 64.1
2015 66 10.0 6.6 72.7
2016 55 9.0 6.1 65.5
2017 48 9.6 4.9 62.5
2018 31 7.3 4.2 74.2
2019 31 5.9 5.2 71
2020 59 4.9 12.0 72.9
2021 53 5.1 10.3 77.4
2022 41 5.7 7.1 82.9
2023 47 4.7 9.8 80.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elk Valley High School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,171 (10.8%) $17,958 (89.2%) $20,129

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elk Valley High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students3147
 51.6%
African American10
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic04
Pacific Islander00
White2837
 32.1%
Two or More Races16
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71%80.9%
 9.9%

Schools Near Elk Valley High School








Frequently Asked Questions about Elk Valley High School

Elk Valley High School ranks 84th of 318 Kansas high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 47 students attended Elk Valley High School.

Students at Elk Valley High School are 79% White, 13% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic.

Elk Valley High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Elk Valley Elementary


Rate Elk Valley High School!



Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...


Compare to nearby schools

KSKansas High School Rankings

KSKansas District Rankings

Schools in Longton, KS

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Elk Valley High School!




SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kansas State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.




Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 64 milliseconds.