- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cody, NE
Cutcomb Lake School
Federal NCES profile for Cutcomb Lake School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317802000883
👥 S:T ratio 84
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cutcomb Lake School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Cody · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 4:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 4
- students enrolled
Cutcomb Lake School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cutcomb Lake School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cody, NE.
School address
District: Valentine Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317802000883 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Cutcomb Lake School shrank from 4 students in 2022-23 to 2 in 2023-24 (-50.0%).
Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-2 students YoY 317802000883 · Cody, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
4 enr · 4:1 · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Valentine Elementary School (285 students)
Cutcomb Lake School shrank from 4 students in 2022-23 to 2 in 2023-24 (-50.0%). Teacher FTE held 1.0 → 1.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Cutcomb Lake School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valentine Elem
Valentine Elementary School
285 students
- Valentine Midd
Valentine Middle School
159 students
- Valentine High
Valentine High School
158 students
- Simeon School 17
Simeon School
17 students
- This school 4
Cutcomb Lake School
4 students
What this shows Cutcomb Lake School reports 4 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cutcomb Lake School compares
Cutcomb Lake School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 4:1 | ▼ 70% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 4 | top 100% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
4:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
4
Bigger than 1% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
4:1
students per teacher
- 70% below state mean
Top 1% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$20,396
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Cutcomb Lake School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
District finance for Valentine Community Schools reports $20,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cutcomb Lake School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valentine Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valentine High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Simeon School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cutcomb Lake School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~4 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cutcomb Lake School
How many students attend Cutcomb Lake School?
Cutcomb Lake School has 4 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cody, NE. CCD year-over-year: 4 (2022-23) → 2 (2023-24), down 2.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cutcomb Lake School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cutcomb Lake School is 4:1, which is 70% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 75% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cutcomb Lake School?
The largest demographic group at Cutcomb Lake School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Cody, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cutcomb Lake School?
Cutcomb Lake School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Cutcomb Lake School rank among public schools in Cody?
By Resource Investment Index, Cutcomb Lake School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Cody, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Valentine Community Schools?
Besides Cutcomb Lake School, Valentine Community Schools also operates Valentine Elementary School (285 students), Valentine Middle School (159 students), and Valentine High School (158 students). See the Valentine Community Schools district page for the complete list.