- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 310016501786
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 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 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Douglas Co West High School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 310016501786 · Valley, NE High · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 12.5:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Douglas Co West Elementary Sch (537 students)
Douglas Co West High School grew from 300 students in 2022-23 to 331 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE held 26.4 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Douglas Co West High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Douglas Co Wes
Douglas Co West Elementary Sch
537 students
- This school
Douglas Co West High School
326 students
- Douglas Co Wes
Douglas Co West Middle School
233 students
What this shows Douglas Co West High School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Douglas Co West High School compares
Douglas Co West High School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Nationwide high 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 (~326 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 300 (2022-23) → 331 (2023-24), up 31.
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 43/100 (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 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.
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.