Is Elkhorn Valley High School a good school?

Elkhorn Valley High School ranks 119 th of 168 Nebraska high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elkhorn Valley High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 208 students attended Elkhorn Valley High School.

What is the racial makeup of Elkhorn Valley High School?

Students at Elkhorn Valley High School are 89% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools feed into Elkhorn Valley High School?

Elkhorn Valley High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Elkhorn Valley Elementary School

Elkhorn Valley High School

Summary:

Elkhorn Valley High School is a public high school in Tilden, Nebraska, serving grades 7-12 with a total enrollment of 188 students. The school is part of the Elkhorn Valley Schools district, which is ranked 48 out of 182 districts in Nebraska and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Elkhorn Valley High School has consistently ranked in the lower half of Nebraska high schools in terms of statewide rankings, with a ranking between 97 and 194 out of 202-219 high schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the ACT and NSCAS, is generally below the state average. However, the school's performance on NSCAS English Language Arts and Mathematics for 7th and 8th grades is stronger, with proficiency rates exceeding the state averages in most years. The school has also experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 3.8% to 21.5% in recent years, which is generally higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby high schools, such as Pierce Junior/Senior High School, Elgin High School, Neligh-Oakdale High School, and Battle Creek High School, Elkhorn Valley High School's academic performance, as measured by test scores and rankings, is generally lower. These nearby schools tend to have higher test scores, better statewide rankings, and lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, Elkhorn Valley High School's higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio suggest that it may have the resources to address these issues and improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-12

601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781-0430

(402) 368-5301

District: Elkhorn Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
119^th of 168 Nebraska High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,873

Feeder schools for Elkhorn Valley High School:

Elementary:

Elkhorn Valley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 208

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.4%

Hispanic:

6.3%

African American:

2.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elkhorn Valley High School ranks better than 88.5% of middle schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.59. (See more...)

Compare Details Elkhorn Valley High School ranks worse than 70.8% of high schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Elkhorn Valley High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.4%), Hispanic (6.3%), African American (2.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 29.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elkhorn Valley High School is 12.4. (See more...)

Compare Elkhorn Valley High School employs 16.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elkhorn Valley High School is $21,873.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Elkhorn Valley High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Valley High School 23^rd of 200 Nebraska public middle schools. (See Elkhorn Valley High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Valley High School 119^th of 168 Nebraska public high schools. (See Elkhorn Valley High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Elkhorn Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Elkhorn Valley Schools 48^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elkhorn Valley High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	28.91	197^th	226	12.8%
2007	15.94	213^th	227	6.2%
2008	67.17	54^th	245	78.0%
2009	61.93	87^th	243	64.2%
2010	24.48	224^th	254	11.8%
2011	61.28	89^th	246	63.8%
2012	31.93	210^th	255	17.6%
2013	41.46	169^th	248	31.9%
2014	37.42	183^rd	252	27.4%
2015	36.60	191^st	256	25.4%
2016	33.22	189^th	255	25.9%
2017	24.50	198^th	236	16.1%
2018	11.40	214^th	225	4.9%
2019	20.94	216^th	247	12.6%
2021	27.50	178^th	223	20.2%
2022	21.49	210^th	249	15.7%
2023	55.52	114^th	238	52.1%
2024	81.59	23^rd	200	88.5%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	29.74	119^th	147	19.0%
2023	40.09	95^th	146	34.9%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	23.29	129^th	153	15.7%
2021	44.34	82^nd	144	43.1%
2022	29.34	125^th	160	21.9%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	5.16	200^th	203	1.5%
2019	30.39	169^th	222	23.9%
2021	25.82	166^th	204	18.6%
2022	18.65	206^th	234	12.0%
2023	41.18	131^st	217	39.6%
2024	81.71	16^th	141	88.7%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Elkhorn Valley High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	57.78	114^th	249	54.2%
2007	70.31	52^nd	247	78.9%
2008	59.02	107^th	252	57.5%
2009	50.57	143^rd	251	43.0%
2010	53.65	130^th	249	47.8%
2011	63.35	85^th	252	66.3%
2012	26.85	207^th	245	15.5%
2013	47.16	141^st	247	42.9%
2014	40.28	167^th	247	32.4%
2015	57.67	100^th	242	58.7%
2016	43.45	151^st	246	38.6%
2017	36.65	139^th	219	36.5%
2018	16.15	194^th	219	11.4%
2019	33.45	147^th	217	32.3%
2021	39.99	124^th	209	40.7%
2022	52.85	97^th	202	52.0%
2023	36.47	136^th	215	36.7%
2024	32.27	119^th	168	29.2%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	57.97	58^th	138	58.0%
2023	39.33	81^st	136	40.4%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	90.79	12^th	135	91.1%
2023	50.35	68^th	135	49.6%

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Rank History for high school White students at Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	31.46	145^th	200	27.5%
2022	56.47	85^th	196	56.6%
2023	30.74	152^nd	206	26.2%
2024	30.26	90^th	125	28.0%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Elkhorn Valley High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	168	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	170
1989	180	0	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	182
1990	193	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	196
1991	192	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	195
1992	209	1	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	211
1993	230	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	235
1994	244	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	245
1995	259	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1996	259	0	0	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	272
1997	254	0	0	7	2	n/a	n/a	0	263
1998	240	0	0	17	5	n/a	n/a	0	262
1999	252	0	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	4	262
2000	238	0	0	15	4	n/a	n/a	0	257
2001	224	0	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	237
2002	220	0	0	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	236
2003	220	0	0	12	4	n/a	n/a	0	236
2004	204	0	0	9	4	n/a	n/a	0	217
2005	180	0	0	11	3	n/a	n/a	0	194
2006	153	1	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	165
2007	156	3	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	169
2008	133	2	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	143
2009	108	2	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	120
2010	93	2	2	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	105
2011	84	2	0	8	1	2	0	0	97
2012	85	0	0	10	0	2	0	0	97
2013	92	0	2	8	3	0	0	0	105
2014	89	2	0	9	3	1	0	0	104
2015	98	2	0	12	4	1	1	0	118
2016	99	2	1	12	4	0	1	0	119
2017	115	2	1	10	8	1	1	0	138
2018	113	5	1	10	8	1	0	0	138
2019	137	6	1	9	6	0	1	0	160
2020	148	4	1	9	4	0	0	0	166
2021	169	5	1	8	2	0	0	0	185
2022	180	6	1	7	3	0	0	0	197
2023	172	6	1	7	2	0	0	0	188
2024	186	5	0	13	3	0	1	0	208

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Elkhorn Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	170	16.3	10.4	20
1989	182	16.8	10.8	22
1990	196	17.0	11.5	24.5
1991	195	16.7	11.6	20
1992	211	17.2	12.2	20.4
1993	235	16.8	14.0	21.3
1994	245	17.3	14.2	25.7
1995	272	17.3	15.7	18
1996	272	17.3	15.7	18
1997	263	18.3	14.4	19.8
1998	262	18.4	14.2	17.9
1999	262	17.3	15.1	24.4
2000	257	18.3	14.0	25.7
2001	237	16.4	14.5	28.3
2002	236	18.6	12.7	33.5
2003	236	18.6	12.7	33.5
2004	217	18.7	11.6	36.4
2005	194	18.8	10.3	34
2006	165	18.2	9.1	33.9
2007	169	17.5	9.7	30.8
2008	143	16.2	8.8	35.7
2009	120	16.1	7.5	31.7
2010	105	15.2	6.9	41
2011	97	15.1	6.3	41.2
2012	97	15.1	6.3	39.2
2013	105	15.6	6.7	46.7
2014	104	15.4	6.7	38.5
2015	118	15.0	7.8	43.2
2016	119	16.0	7.4	36.1
2017	138	15.5	8.8	39.9
2018	138	15.3	8.9	37
2019	160	16.4	9.7	35.6
2020	166	16.3	10.1	34.9
2021	185	16.3	11.3	37.8
2022	197	16.3	12.0	30.5
2023	188	16.3	11.4	26.6
2024	208	16.7	12.4	29.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Elkhorn Valley High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	170	16.3	10.4	20
1989	182	16.8	10.8	22
1990	196	17.0	11.5	24.5
1991	195	16.7	11.6	20
1992	211	17.2	12.2	20.4
1993	235	16.8	14.0	21.3
1994	245	17.3	14.2	25.7
1995	272	17.3	15.7	18
1996	272	17.3	15.7	18
1997	263	18.3	14.4	19.8
1998	262	18.4	14.2	17.9
1999	262	17.3	15.1	24.4
2000	257	18.3	14.0	25.7
2001	237	16.4	14.5	28.3
2002	236	18.6	12.7	33.5
2003	236	18.6	12.7	33.5
2004	217	18.7	11.6	36.4
2005	194	18.8	10.3	34
2006	165	18.2	9.1	33.9
2007	169	17.5	9.7	30.8
2008	143	16.2	8.8	35.7
2009	120	16.1	7.5	31.7
2010	105	15.2	6.9	41
2011	97	15.1	6.3	41.2
2012	97	15.1	6.3	39.2
2013	105	15.6	6.7	46.7
2014	104	15.4	6.7	38.5
2015	118	15.0	7.8	43.2
2016	119	16.0	7.4	36.1
2017	138	15.5	8.8	39.9
2018	138	15.3	8.9	37
2019	160	16.4	9.7	35.6
2020	166	16.3	10.1	34.9
2021	185	16.3	11.3	37.8
2022	197	16.3	12.0	30.5
2023	188	16.3	11.4	26.6
2024	208	16.7	12.4	29.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Elkhorn Valley High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$218 (1.0%)	$18,240 (85.2%)	$21,401
2020	$340 (1.6%)	$17,899 (84.8%)	$21,105
2021	$399 (2.0%)	$17,218 (85.1%)	$20,243
2022	$818 (4.1%)	$16,718 (83.4%)	$20,043
2023	$570 (2.6%)	$18,457 (84.4%)	$21,873

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elkhorn Valley High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 216^th of 247 Middle schools	Ranks 114^th of 238 Middle schools	39.6%
Ranks 147^th of 217 High schools	Ranks 136^th of 215 High schools	4.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Valley High School)	41	41
7th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	41	41
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	54	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Valley High School)	44	75	31%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	44	75	31%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	48	66	18%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Valley High School)	35	64	29%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	35	64	29%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	50	62	12%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Valley High School)	35	71	36%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	35	71	36%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	47	61	14%
8th Grade Science (Elkhorn Valley High School)	50	84	34%
8th Grade Science (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	50	84	34%
8th Grade Science (Nebraska)	62	64	2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Valley High School)	35.3	21.1	14.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	35.3	21.1	14.2%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	37.4	33.4	4.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Valley High School)	29.4	29	0.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	29.4	29	0.5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	30.9	26.2	4.6%
11th Grade Science (Elkhorn Valley High School)	23.5	29	5.4%
11th Grade Science (Elkhorn Valley Schools)	23.5	29	5.4%
11th Grade Science (Nebraska)	26.4	25.3	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	160	188	17.5%
African American	6	6
American Indian	6	2	66.7%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	137	172	25.5%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.6%	26.6%	9%

Schools Near Elkhorn Valley High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Elkhorn Valley High School	Public	7-12	601 S Madison Street	Tilden	68781	Madison County	Elkhorn Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 368-5301	208	17	12.4	29.8%	186 (89.4%)	5 (2.4%)	13 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	32.3	119^th of 168 public high schools	29.2%		36.5	136^th of 215 public high schools	36.7%	17	$21,873	$570	$18,457
Neligh-Oakdale High School	Public	7-12	600 J St	Neligh	68756	Antelope County	Neligh-Oakdale Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 887-4166	141	14	10.1	34.8%	118 (83.7%)	1 (0.7%)	19 (13.5%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)								(n/a)	$23,373	$1,399	$20,483
Battle Creek High School	Public	7-12	605 West Martin St	Battle Creek	68715	Madison County	Battle Creek Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 675-3705	266	21	12.5	24.4%	246 (92.5%)	5 (1.9%)	4 (1.5%)	1 (0.4%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	64.1	68^th of 168 public high schools	59.5%		55.5	95^th of 215 public high schools	55.8%	27	$16,077	$46	$13,984
Elgin High School	Public	7-12	101 N 4th St	Elgin	68636	Antelope County	Elgin Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 843-2455	85	9	9.4	41.2%	81 (95.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.4%)	95	7^th of 168 public high schools	95.8%					(n/a)	$25,282	$963	$23,325
Pierce Junior/Senior High School	Public	7-12	201 N Sunset	Pierce	68767	Pierce County	Pierce Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 329-6217	331	25	13.3	21.5%	306 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	2 (0.6%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.0%)	76.9	35^th of 168 public high schools	79.2%		86	25^th of 215 public high schools	88.4%	10	$16,838	$321	$13,369

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