Enrollment
233
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Valley, NE
Douglas Co West Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Douglas Co West Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 310016501787
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Douglas Co West Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Valley · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 27.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Douglas Co West Middle School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Co West Middle School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Valley, NE.
School address
District: Douglas Co West Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 310016501787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.1%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Douglas Co West Middle School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Douglas Co West Middle School
Douglas Co West Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Valley, Nebraska, enrolling 233 students.
At 12.9:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.1% lands close to the Nebraska typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 233 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 212 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Nebraska schools statewide, it ranks #194, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment) (diversity index 19/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 466 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% 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 High School (326 students) alongside Douglas Co West Middle 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 Middle School compares
Douglas Co West Middle 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.1% | ▼ 12% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 233 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
233
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.7%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 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 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.9, Douglas Co West Middle School 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 Middle 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 Middle 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 High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Douglas Co West Middle 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
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle 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 (~233 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Douglas Co West Middle School
How many students attend Douglas Co West Middle School?
Douglas Co West Middle School has 233 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Valley, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Co West Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 18% 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 Middle School?
27.1% of students at Douglas Co West Middle 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 Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Douglas Co West Middle School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Valley, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Douglas Co West Middle School?
Douglas Co West Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Douglas Co West Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School a good school?
Douglas Co West Middle School earns 42/100 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 Middle School, Douglas Co West Community Schs also operates Douglas Co West Elementary Sch (537 students) and Douglas Co West High School (326 students). See the Douglas Co West Community Schs district page for the complete list.
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