Enrollment
326
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Valley, NE
Douglas Co West High School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Co West High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310016501786
👥 S:T ratio 50
📚 AP courses 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Co West High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Co West High School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Co West High School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Valley, NE.
School address
District: Douglas Co West Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310016501786 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Co West High School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Co West High School
Douglas Co West High School is a mid-sized high school in Valley, Nebraska, enrolling 326 students.
At 12.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Nebraska median, within a few percentage points of the 13.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Nebraska median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Among 190 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 1 Advanced Placement course.
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 435 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Elementary Sch (537 students) and Douglas Co West Middle School (233 students) alongside Douglas Co West High School.
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 High School compares
Douglas Co West High School on the metrics families compare, against Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 32% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 45% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Douglas Co West High School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Douglas Co West Community Schs, which includes Douglas Co West High School.
$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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Co West Elementary Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Co West Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Co West High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high 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 (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Co West High School
How many students attend Douglas Co West High School?
Douglas Co West High School has 326 students enrolled. It is a high school in Valley, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West High School is 12.5:1, which is 7% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 20% 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 Douglas Co West High School?
21.0% of students at Douglas Co West High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Douglas Co West High School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Co West High School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Valley, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Co West High School?
Douglas Co West High School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Douglas Co West High School rank among public schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Co West High School ranks #2 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 High School a good school?
Douglas Co West High School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. 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 High School, Douglas Co West Community Schs also operates Douglas Co West Elementary Sch (537 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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