Enrollment
537
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.9%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-16% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Co West Elementary Sch compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch is a large combined-grade school in Valley, Nebraska, enrolling 537 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.9% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 537 puts it in the larger third of Nebraska schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Against 135 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #76.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 537 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Douglas Co West Community Schs spends $12,507 per pupil, 29% below the Nebraska average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Douglas Co West Community Schs also operates Douglas Co West High School (326 students) and Douglas Co West Middle School (233 students) alongside Douglas Co West Elementary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Douglas Co West Elementary Sch compares
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,507
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas Co West Community Schs, which includes Douglas Co West Elementary Sch.
$12,507
Per student
-29%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.5%
State 17.4%
Federal 5.1%
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.
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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nebraska, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~537 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Valley on the city page.
Is Douglas Co West Elementary Sch a good school?
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Nebraska schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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