- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Simeon School held near 16 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 317802002371 · Valentine, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
17 enr · 5.7:1 · 43.8% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Valentine Elementary School (285 students)
Simeon School held near 16 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 3.1 → 3.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Simeon School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valentine Elem
Valentine Elementary School
285 students
- Valentine Midd
Valentine Middle School
159 students
- Valentine High
Valentine High School
158 students
- This school 17
Simeon School
17 students
- Cutcomb Lake S 4
Cutcomb Lake School
4 students
What this shows Simeon School reports 17 students on the CCD universe file.
How Simeon School compares
Simeon School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,396
per pupil, district-wide
- above Nebraska avg of $18,497
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.
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
District finance for Valentine Community Schools reports $20,396 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~17 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 16 (2022-23) → 16 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting. 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.
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.