- Enrollment
- 159
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Valentine, NE
Valentine Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Valentine Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317802001672
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valentine Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Valentine · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 36.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Valentine Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valentine Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Valentine, NE.
School address
District: Valentine Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317802001672 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Valentine Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 317802001672 · Valentine, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
285 enr · 11.9:1 · 36.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Valentine Middle School (159 students)
Valentine Elementary School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 24.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Valentine Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Valentine Elementary School
285 students
- Valentine Midd
Valentine Middle School
159 students
- Valentine High
Valentine High School
158 students
- Simeon School 17
Simeon School
17 students
- Cutcomb Lake S 4
Cutcomb Lake School
4 students
What this shows Valentine Elementary School reports 285 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valentine Elementary School compares
Valentine Elementary 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.6% | ▲ 18% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 285 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
285
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 38% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
9.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 78.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.7, Valentine Elementary School is about as mixed as 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 Valentine Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valentine High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Simeon School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cutcomb Lake School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Valentine Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 7.9:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 17
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- 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 (~285 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valentine Elementary School
How many students attend Valentine Elementary School?
Valentine Elementary School has 285 students enrolled. It is a public school in Valentine, NE. CCD year-over-year: 279 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valentine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valentine Elementary School is 11.9:1, which is 12% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% 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 Valentine Elementary School?
36.6% of students at Valentine Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valentine Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Valentine Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Valentine, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valentine Elementary School?
Valentine Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (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).
How does Valentine Elementary School rank among public schools in Valentine?
By Resource Investment Index, Valentine Elementary School ranks #4 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 Valentine Elementary School, Valentine Community Schools also operates Valentine Middle School (159 students), Valentine High School (158 students), and Simeon School (17 students). See the Valentine Community Schools district page for the complete list.