Enrollment
400
Kansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Junction City, KS
Spring Valley Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Spring Valley Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 200789001892
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spring Valley Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Junction City · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 32.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Spring Valley Elementary has class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Junction City, KS.
School address
District: Geary County Schools · Kansas
NCES ID 200789001892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 13.8:1 Kansas avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
32.5%
vs 42.7% Kansas avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spring Valley Elementary compares with Kansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spring Valley Elementary
Spring Valley Elementary is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Junction City, Kansas, enrolling 400 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16:1 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 32.5% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 400 puts it in the larger third of Kansas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,346 scored Kansas schools.
Among 280 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kansas schools statewide, it ranks #212, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 400 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 27.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Junction City's public schools, it stands alongside Eisenhower Elem (370 students): Spring Valley Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16:1 vs 15.4:1).
Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students) and Junction City Middle School (900 students) alongside Spring Valley Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Spring Valley Elementary compares
Spring Valley Elementary on the metrics families compare, against Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.5% | ▼ 24% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 400 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
400
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
32.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 82% in Kansas - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,487
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 400 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 22.5%
Two or More 15.3%
African American 13.0%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.0, Spring Valley Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geary County Schools, which includes Spring Valley Elementary.
$14,320
Per student
-8%
vs Kansas
Avg $15,487
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 9.3%
State 62.9%
Federal 27.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Spring Valley Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junction City Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Junction City Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ware Elem | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ltg Richard J. Seitz Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fort Riley Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spring Valley Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,713
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 900
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Junction City
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Eisenhower Elem
Standard public school
370 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Washington Elem
Standard public school
350 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elem
Standard public school
305 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Westwood Elem
Standard public school
278 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Sheridan Elem
Standard public school
255 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elem
Standard public school
83 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~400 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Spring Valley Elementary
How many students attend Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has 400 students enrolled. It is a public school in Junction City, KS.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Valley Elementary is 16:1, which is 16% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spring Valley Elementary?
32.5% of students at Spring Valley Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spring Valley Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Spring Valley Elementary is White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Junction City, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spring Valley Elementary?
Spring Valley Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spring Valley Elementary rank among schools in Junction City?
By Resource Investment Index, Spring Valley Elementary ranks #4 of 7 schools in Junction City, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Junction City on the city page.
Is Spring Valley Elementary a good school?
Spring Valley Elementary earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Kansas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kansas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Geary County Schools?
Besides Spring Valley Elementary, Geary County Schools also operates Junction City Sr High (1,713 students), Junction City Middle School (900 students), and Ware Elem (623 students). See the Geary County Schools district page for the complete list.
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