- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Valentine, NE
Valentine Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Valentine Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317802001673
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 68
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Valentine Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Nebraska schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Valentine · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Nebraska
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Valentine Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Valentine Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Valentine, NE.
School address
District: Valentine Community Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317802001673 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Valentine Middle School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 317802001673 · Valentine, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 10.6:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Valentine Elementary School (285 students)
Valentine Middle School held near 154 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Valentine Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Valentine Elem
Valentine Elementary School
285 students
- This school
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 Middle School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Valentine Middle School compares
Valentine Middle 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 21% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▲ 19% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 27% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$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 159 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 72.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Two or More 8.8%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 72.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.3, Valentine Middle School is more 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 Valentine Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valentine Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valentine High School | Similar size | 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 Middle 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 elementary 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Valentine Middle School
How many students attend Valentine Middle School?
Valentine Middle School has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Valentine, NE. CCD year-over-year: 160 (2022-23) → 154 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valentine Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valentine Middle School is 10.6:1, which is 21% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 32% 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 Middle School?
36.9% of students at Valentine Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Valentine Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Valentine Middle School is White at 72.3% of enrollment, in Valentine, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Valentine Middle School?
Valentine Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Valentine?
By Resource Investment Index, Valentine Middle School ranks #3 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 Middle School, Valentine Community Schools also operates Valentine Elementary School (285 students), Valentine High School (158 students), and Simeon School (17 students). See the Valentine Community Schools district page for the complete list.