Spring Valley Elementary

1601 Hickory Lane
Junction City, KS 66441

www.usd475.org

400 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Spring Valley Elementary, located at 1601 Hickory Lane in Junction City, Kansas, is a public school operating under the Geary County School District (USD 475). Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for elementary-aged students. As part of a larger district known for its diverse student body—largely influenced by the nearby Fort Riley military installation—Spring Valley Elementary aims to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement.

The school is committed to preparing its students for success in middle school and beyond by adhering to the academic standards set by the district and the state of Kansas. Through its website, USD 475 provides families with essential information regarding school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and resources for student achievement. Spring Valley Elementary functions as a key neighborhood hub, working to maintain strong partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure a well-rounded and inclusive educational experience for all children in the Junction City area.

400

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Spring Valley Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	187
Hispanic	90
Black	52
Asian	4
Two or More	61
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

White
187 (46.8%)
Hispanic
90 (22.5%)
Two or More
61 (15.2%)
Black
52 (13.0%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Geary County Schools
Phone:	(785)717-4790
Website:	http://www.usd475.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	400
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 62