Valley Springs Elementary - 04

Summary:

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is a small public elementary school serving grades K-4 in the town of Valley Springs, South Dakota, with a student population of just 75 students. Despite its small size, the school has consistently demonstrated exceptional academic performance, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has set itself apart through its strong academic metrics. The school's students have significantly outperformed state and district averages on standardized tests, with 84% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to just 49.7% statewide and 72.16% in the Brandon Valley School District. The school also maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 10.3, which is lower than nearby schools. While the student population is predominantly white, the school has a more diverse racial makeup than some neighboring schools, with notable Native American and multiracial student populations.

Compared to nearby schools, such as those in the Sioux Falls School District, Valley Springs Elementary - 04 stands out for its exceptional academic performance. The school has consistently received high rankings and 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger, indicating that it provides a strong educational environment that effectively supports student learning. The school's small size, low poverty rates, and the overall high-performing nature of the Brandon Valley School District may all be contributing factors to its success.


Detail:

Public K-4

 301 Valley Dr
       Valley Springs, SD  57068


(605) 757-6285

District: Brandon Valley School District 49-2

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,268 Help


Students who attend Valley Springs Elementary - 04 usually attend:

Middle:    Brandon Valley Intermediate - 07
    Brandon Valley Middle School - 02
High:    Brandon Valley High School - 01

Student/teacher ratio:  10.3 Help
Number of students:  75

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
American Indian:
8.0%
Two or more races:
8.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Valley Springs Elementary - 04 has the largest elementary school student body size in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2.  (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valley Springs Elementary - 04 is $13,268, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Brandon Valley School District 49-2!
Schooldigger Rankings:

Valley Springs Elementary - 04 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brandon Valley School District 49-2:

SchoolDigger ranks Brandon Valley School District 49-2 3rd of 126 South Dakota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Valley Springs Elementary - 04

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Rank History for all students at Valley Springs Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 67.17 51st 187 72.7%
2004 48.63 125th 189 33.9%
2005 41.20 148th 194 23.7%
2006 47.46 138th 197 29.9%
2007 59.59 96th 194 50.5%
2008 74.61 25th 194 87.1%
2009 69.11 54th 196 72.4%
2010 76.58 30th 206 85.4%
2011 75.81 27th 205 86.8%
2012 72.19 47th 214 78.0%
2013 62.82 78th 201 61.2%
2015 66.99 60th 209 71.3%
2016 60.78 84th 206 59.2%
2017 62.53 75th 207 63.8%
2018 59.15 84th 204 58.8%
2019 95.90 3rd 206 98.5%
2021 96.91 3rd 202 98.5%
2022 84.47 21st 202 89.6%
2023 84.67 16th 204 92.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Valley Springs Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.58 2nd 157 98.7%
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Rank History for White students at Valley Springs Elementary - 04

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SD State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.86 91st 186 51.1%
2019 94.27 4th 191 97.9%
2021 96.99 3rd 185 98.4%
2022 81.56 23rd 184 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: South Dakota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Dakota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Valley Springs Elementary - 04

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 281 281
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 280 280
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 265 265
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 265 265
1993 250 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1994 270 3 1 0 3 n/a n/a 0 277
1995 223 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1996 223 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1997 238 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 241
1998 260 1 2 1 2 n/a n/a 0 266
1999 263 4 1 2 3 n/a n/a 1 274
2000 276 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2001 267 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2002 253 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2003 253 1 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 259
2004 185 1 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 192
2005 157 3 0 0 4 n/a n/a 0 164
2006 137 1 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 141
2007 130 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2008 149 5 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a 0 156
2009 152 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 159
2010 163 4 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 170
2011 171 4 0 1 4 0 0 0 180
2012 151 2 0 1 2 0 0 0 156
2013 127 0 0 0 3 0 4 0 134
2014 122 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 126
2015 121 0 1 0 0 0 3 0 125
2016 101 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 104
2017 102 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 108
2018 101 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 107
2019 96 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 100
2020 92 0 0 3 1 0 2 0 98
2021 85 0 0 4 1 0 7 0 97
2022 77 1 0 3 2 0 4 0 87
2023 62 0 0 1 6 0 6 0 75

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 Valley Springs Elementary - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 281 14.7 19.1 n/a
1990 280 14.4 19.4 n/a
1991 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1992 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1993 252 13.6 18.5 n/a
1994 277 13.6 20.4 n/a
1995 228 11.9 19.2 n/a
1996 228 11.9 19.2 n/a
1997 241 14.1 17.1 9.1
1998 266 12.3 21.6 15.8
1999 274 13.8 19.8 12.5
2000 277 14.7 18.8 18.4
2001 271 15.0 18.1 15.9
2002 259 14.2 18.2 12
2003 259 14.2 18.2 12
2004 192 12.3 15.6 14.1
2005 164 11.7 14.0 19.5
2006 141 10.3 13.7 22
2007 133 10.7 12.4 19.5
2008 156 11.5 13.6 17.3
2009 159 11.3 14.1 15.7
2010 170 12.4 13.6 27.6
2011 180 13.8 13.0 29.4
2012 156 12.6 12.3 3.2
2013 134 10.9 12.2 26.9
2014 126 9.9 12.7 15.9
2015 125 10.0 12.5 20
2016 104 8.0 13.0 25
2017 108 8.0 13.5 19.4
2018 107 8.1 13.0 22.4
2019 100 8.2 12.1 14
2020 98 7.9 12.2 16.3
2021 97 8.1 11.9 11.3
2022 87 8.4 10.2 17.2
2023 75 7.2 10.3 26.7

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 Valley Springs Elementary - 04

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 281 14.7 19.1 n/a
1990 280 14.4 19.4 n/a
1991 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1992 265 14.0 18.9 n/a
1993 252 13.6 18.5 n/a
1994 277 13.6 20.4 n/a
1995 228 11.9 19.2 n/a
1996 228 11.9 19.2 n/a
1997 241 14.1 17.1 9.1
1998 266 12.3 21.6 15.8
1999 274 13.8 19.8 12.5
2000 277 14.7 18.8 18.4
2001 271 15.0 18.1 15.9
2002 259 14.2 18.2 12
2003 259 14.2 18.2 12
2004 192 12.3 15.6 14.1
2005 164 11.7 14.0 19.5
2006 141 10.3 13.7 22
2007 133 10.7 12.4 19.5
2008 156 11.5 13.6 17.3
2009 159 11.3 14.1 15.7
2010 170 12.4 13.6 27.6
2011 180 13.8 13.0 29.4
2012 156 12.6 12.3 3.2
2013 134 10.9 12.2 26.9
2014 126 9.9 12.7 15.9
2015 125 10.0 12.5 20
2016 104 8.0 13.0 25
2017 108 8.0 13.5 19.4
2018 107 8.1 13.0 22.4
2019 100 8.2 12.1 14
2020 98 7.9 12.2 16.3
2021 97 8.1 11.9 11.3
2022 87 8.4 10.2 17.2
2023 75 7.2 10.3 26.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valley Springs Elementary - 04

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $196 (2.0%) $9,374 (98.0%) $9,569
2021 $234 (2.3%) $9,865 (97.7%) $10,099
2022 $1,414 (10.6%) $11,966 (89.4%) $13,380
2023 $884 (6.7%) $12,384 (93.3%) $13,268

Data source: South Dakota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valley Springs Elementary - 04

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3rd of 206 Elementary schoolsRanks 16th of 204 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valley Springs Elementary - 04)8090
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)70.773.3
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)49.145.3
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valley Springs Elementary - 04)86.790
 3.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)69.869.5
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)52.751.1
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valley Springs Elementary - 04)9080
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)75.475.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Dakota)50.347.2
 3.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valley Springs Elementary - 04)8553.3
 31.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)72.375.5
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Dakota)4947.7
 1.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Valley Springs Elementary - 04)85.784
 1.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)71.872.2
 0.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (South Dakota)53.249.7
 3.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Valley Springs Elementary - 04)85.768
 17.7%
   All Grades Mathematics (Brandon Valley School District 49-2)65.164.7
 0.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (South Dakota)44.941.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10075
 25%
African American00
American Indian06
Asian00
Hispanic21
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White9662
 35.4%
Two or More Races26
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14%26.7%
 12.7%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 75 students attended Valley Springs Elementary - 04.

Students at Valley Springs Elementary - 04 are 83% White, 8% American Indian, 8% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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