Enrollment
104
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 310014001423
Creek Valley Elementary School — Chappell, NE
Federal NCES profile for Creek Valley Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Creek Valley Schools · Nebraska
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.6:1 Nebraska avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.5%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creek Valley Elementary School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Creek Valley Elementary School reports 104 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Nebraska state mean of 13.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 47% above the Nebraska average and 12% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Creek Valley Schools spends $25,241 per pupil district-wide, above the Nebraska average of $20,313 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 77.0% from local sources (property taxes), 13.5% from the state, and 9.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creek Valley Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Nebraska state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.5% | ▲ 47% | 30.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 104 | top 22% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
45.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 47% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 42% in Nebraska — lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,241
per pupil, district-wide
— above Nebraska avg of $20,313
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 104 Top 22% in Nebraska — larger than 78% of 1,010 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 12.4:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.5% +47% vs state
NCES ID 310014001423
Student demographics
White 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 3.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Creek Valley Schools, which includes Creek Valley Elementary School.
$25,241
Per student
+24%
vs Nebraska
Avg $20,313
+30%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 77.0%
State 13.5%
Federal 9.5%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 53
- Students per teacher
- 5.6:1
Similar other schools in Chappell
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Creek Valley Elementary School
How many students attend Creek Valley Elementary School?
Creek Valley Elementary School has 104 students enrolled. It is a other school in CHAPPELL, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creek Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Creek Valley Elementary School is 12.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.6:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creek Valley Elementary School?
45.5% of students at Creek Valley Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creek Valley Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Creek Valley Elementary School is White at 86.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in CHAPPELL, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creek Valley Elementary School?
Creek Valley Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.