- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valley, NE
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Co West Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310016501790
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 25.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Co West Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley, NE.
School address
District: Douglas Co West Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310016501790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 310016501790 · Valley, NE Other · MID · TRAD
537 enr · 14.9:1 · 25.9% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas Co West High School (326 students)
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch grew from 513 students in 2022-23 to 540 in 2023-24 (+5.3%). Teacher FTE added 36.8 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
537 students
- Douglas Co Wes
Douglas Co West High School
326 students
- Douglas Co Wes
Douglas Co West Middle School
233 students
What this shows Douglas Co West Elementary Sch reports 537 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Co West Elementary Sch compares
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch is a growing 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.9% | ▼ 16% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 537 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
537
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,835
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 537 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 4.3%
African American 1.3%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 82.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.3, Douglas Co West Elementary Sch is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas Co West Community Schs reports $15,835 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Douglas Co West Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Co West High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Douglas Co West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Co West Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~537 students)
Frequently asked questions about Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
How many students attend Douglas Co West Elementary Sch?
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch has 537 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valley, NE. CCD year-over-year: 513 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West Elementary Sch is 14.9:1, which is 10% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Douglas Co West Elementary Sch?
25.9% of students at Douglas Co West Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Co West Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Co West Elementary Sch is White at 82.7% of enrollment, in Valley, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Co West Elementary Sch?
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Co West Elementary Sch rank among public schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Co West Elementary Sch ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Valley, 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 Douglas Co West Community Schs?
Besides Douglas Co West Elementary Sch, Douglas Co West Community Schs also operates Douglas Co West High School (326 students) and Douglas Co West Middle School (233 students). See the Douglas Co West Community Schs district page for the complete list.