Enrollment
17
Nebraska · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valentine, NE
Simeon School
Federal NCES profile for Simeon School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317802002371
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Simeon School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Valentine · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 43.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Simeon School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Simeon School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valentine, NE.
School address
District: Valentine Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317802002371 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
5.7:1
vs 13.5:1 Nebraska avg
-58% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
43.8%
vs 30.9% Nebraska avg
+42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Simeon School compares with Nebraska and U.S. medians
What stands out at Simeon School
Simeon School is a small combined-grade school in Valentine, Nebraska, enrolling 17 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 5.7:1, Simeon School is leaner than roughly 97% of Nebraska schools and 58% under the state's 13.5:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 43.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Nebraska schools, with 17 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,003 scored Nebraska schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Valentine Community Schools also operates Valentine Elementary School (285 students) and Valentine Middle School (159 students) alongside Simeon 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 Simeon School compares
Simeon 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 58% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.8% | ▲ 42% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 17 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
17
Bigger than 2% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
43.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 58% below state mean
Top 3% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$17,563
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $17,680
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Simeon School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Valentine Community Schools, which includes Simeon School.
$17,563
Per student
-1%
vs Nebraska
Avg $17,680
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 74.7%
State 16.0%
Federal 9.4%
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 Simeon School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valentine Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valentine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cutcomb Lake School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Simeon School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- 4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
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 (~17 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Simeon School
How many students attend Simeon School?
Simeon School has 17 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valentine, NE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simeon School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simeon School is 5.7:1, which is 58% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 64% 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 Simeon School?
43.8% of students at Simeon School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Simeon School?
The largest demographic group at Simeon School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Valentine, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Simeon School?
Simeon School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Simeon School rank among public schools in Valentine?
By Resource Investment Index, Simeon School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Valentine, 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 Valentine on the city page.
Is Simeon School a good school?
Simeon School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Nebraska schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Nebraska. 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 Valentine Community Schools?
Besides Simeon School, Valentine Community Schools also operates Valentine Elementary School (285 students), Valentine Middle School (159 students), and Valentine High School (158 students). See the Valentine Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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