For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,173 students in Smoky Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
51±¬ÁÏs in Smoky Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Kansas public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Kansas public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (KS)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,339 Schools
# Students
1,173 Students
477,624 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
33,417 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smoky Valley School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 286 school districts in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 286 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
31%
Graduation Rate
85%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
22%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
87%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,014 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,905 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$7,774 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$8,211 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,014
$16,276
Spending / Student
$10,905
$17,192
Best Smoky Valley School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Soderstrom Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
227 N Washington
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2945
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Smoky Valley Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 N Cedar
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4249
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Smoky Valley High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Viking Blvd
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-2909
Gr: 9-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Smoky Valley Virtual Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
121 S Main
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Lindsborg, KS 67456
(785) 227-4292
Gr: K-12 | 370 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,173 students.
What is the rank of Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District is ranked #126 out of 286 school districts in Kansas (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smoky Valley School District?
87% of Smoky Valley School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smoky Valley School District?
Smoky Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 14:1.
What is Smoky Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,905 is less than the state median of $17,192. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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