- Enrollment
- 237
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valparaiso, NE
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso
Federal NCES profile for Elementary Sch at Valparaiso, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 65/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 310495000136
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso earns 65/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- 65
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 149
- students enrolled
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Raymond Central Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 310495000136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 310495000136 · Valparaiso, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
149 enr · 13.5:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 65
Nearest enrollment peer: Secondary Sch at Raymond (237 students)
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso held near 148 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 11.2 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Secondary Sch
Secondary Sch at Raymond
237 students
- Intermediate S
Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School
155 students
- This school
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso
149 students
- Elementary Sch
Elementary School at Ceresco
134 students
- Raymond Centra 48
Raymond Central Preschool
48 students
What this shows Elementary Sch at Valparaiso reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elementary Sch at Valparaiso compares
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 53% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 57% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,167
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 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.9, Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Raymond Central Public Schools reports $16,167 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elementary Sch at Valparaiso Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary Sch at Raymond | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Elementary School at Ceresco | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Central Preschool | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elementary Sch at Valparaiso's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 38.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 48:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elementary Sch at Valparaiso
How many students attend Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso has 149 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valparaiso, NE. CCD year-over-year: 145 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?
The student-teacher ratio at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is 13.5:1, which is 0% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?
14.5% of students at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?
The largest demographic group at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is White at 92.6% of enrollment, in Valparaiso, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?
Elementary Sch at Valparaiso has a Resource Investment Index of 65/100 (higher 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).
What other schools are in Raymond Central Public Schools?
Besides Elementary Sch at Valparaiso, Raymond Central Public Schools also operates Secondary Sch at Raymond (237 students), Intermediate School at Jr/Sr High School (155 students), and Elementary School at Ceresco (134 students). See the Raymond Central Public Schools district page for the complete list.