- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Scotia, NE
Central Valley Elem - Scotia
Federal NCES profile for Central Valley Elem - Scotia, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310018502299
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Valley Elem - Scotia earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 183
- students enrolled
Central Valley Elem - Scotia has class sizes smaller than 76% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Central Valley Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310018502299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Central Valley Elem - Scotia held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 310018502299 · Scotia, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
183 enr · 10.2:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Valley High School (133 students)
Central Valley Elem - Scotia held near 191 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.8 → 19.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Central Valley Elem - Scotia in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Central Valley Elem - Scotia
183 students
- Central Valley
Central Valley High School
133 students
- Central Valley 12
Central Valley Pk - Greeley
12 students
What this shows Central Valley Elem - Scotia reports 183 students on the CCD universe file.
How Central Valley Elem - Scotia compares
Central Valley Elem - Scotia held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 24% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▲ 23% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 183 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
183
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 24% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,101
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.4, Central Valley Elem - Scotia is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Central Valley Public Schools reports $25,101 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Central Valley Elem - Scotia Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Valley High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Valley Pk - Greeley | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Central Valley Elem - Scotia's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 12
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~183 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Central Valley Elem - Scotia
How many students attend Central Valley Elem - Scotia?
Central Valley Elem - Scotia has 183 students enrolled. It is a public school in Scotia, NE. CCD year-over-year: 187 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Elem - Scotia?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Valley Elem - Scotia is 10.2:1, which is 24% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 35% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Valley Elem - Scotia?
38.0% of students at Central Valley Elem - Scotia are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Valley Elem - Scotia?
The largest demographic group at Central Valley Elem - Scotia is White at 92.3% of enrollment, in Scotia, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Valley Elem - Scotia?
Central Valley Elem - Scotia has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Central Valley Public Schools?
Besides Central Valley Elem - Scotia, Central Valley Public Schools also operates Central Valley High School (133 students) and Central Valley Pk - Greeley (12 students). See the Central Valley Public Schools district page for the complete list.