Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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Central Valley Elementary - Scotia ranks 275 th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Central Valley Elementary - Scotia is a public elementary school in Scotia, Nebraska, serving 187 students in grades PK-6 and is part of the Central Valley Public Schools district.

Central Valley Elementary - Scotia stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with generally higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average, particularly in 3rd, 5th, and 6th grades. However, the school's 4th-grade proficiency rates are lower than the state average. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.9, lower than nearby schools like Loup City Elementary School (11.7) and Ord Elementary School (14.3). Additionally, Central Valley Elementary - Scotia spends more per student ($25,457) than these nearby schools.

While Central Valley Elementary - Scotia's performance is generally strong, the school faces some challenges. It has a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.65%) compared to surrounding schools, suggesting a more homogeneous student population. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 204 in 2018-2019 to 275 in 2022-2023, indicating a relative decline in performance compared to other Nebraska elementary schools. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (48.66%) also suggests that the school may face challenges in addressing the needs of students from low-income backgrounds, which could impact academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

303 N Indian
Scotia, NE 68875

(308) 428-3145

District: Central Valley Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
275^th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $25,457

Students who attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia usually attend:

High:

Central Valley High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 187

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Central Valley Elementary - Scotia ranks worse than 59.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.35. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (94.7%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia is 9.9. (See more...)

Compare Central Valley Elementary - Scotia employs 18.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia is $25,457.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Central Valley Elementary - Scotia:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley Elementary - Scotia 275^th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Central Valley Elementary - Scotia in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Male students:

White students:

Central Valley Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Central Valley Public Schools 111^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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Rank History for all students at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2017	35.72	324^th	459	29.4%
2018	45.79	257^th	450	42.9%
2019	53.90	204^th	452	54.9%
2021	52.04	217^th	442	50.9%
2022	45.84	256^th	457	44.0%
2023	44.35	275^th	459	40.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.15	13^th	264	95.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	45.83	172^nd	318	45.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.12	275^th	366	24.9%

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Rank History for White students at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	35.90	254^th	391	35.0%
2019	40.60	240^th	391	38.6%
2021	42.98	216^th	368	41.3%
2022	33.46	274^th	388	29.4%
2023	24.92	313^th	385	18.7%

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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 Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2015	136	1	1	7	5	150
2016	144	1	2	6	5	158
2017	151	1	2	6	5	165
2018	147	0	2	8	2	159
2019	156	0	1	2	2	161
2020	164	0	0	4	2	170
2021	151	0	0	4	1	156
2022	177	0	0	5	3	185
2023	177	1	0	7	2	187

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 Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	150	18.0	8.3	57.3
2016	158	17.0	9.2	47.5
2017	165	16.4	10.0	57
2018	159	16.3	9.7	59.7
2019	161	16.9	9.5	60.2
2020	170	18.7	9.0	51.8
2021	156	19.1	8.1	55.8
2022	185	16.9	10.9	48.6
2023	187	18.7	9.9	48.7

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 Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	150	18.0	8.3	57.3
2016	158	17.0	9.2	47.5
2017	165	16.4	10.0	57
2018	159	16.3	9.7	59.7
2019	161	16.9	9.5	60.2
2020	170	18.7	9.0	51.8
2021	156	19.1	8.1	55.8
2022	185	16.9	10.9	48.6
2023	187	18.7	9.9	48.7

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 Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$350 (1.6%)	$18,994 (88.0%)	$21,587
2020	$451 (2.1%)	$19,067 (87.8%)	$21,719
2021	$915 (3.7%)	$21,550 (86.9%)	$24,787
2022	$1,449 (6.4%)	$19,164 (84.0%)	$22,803
2023	$1,421 (5.6%)	$21,245 (83.5%)	$25,457

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 204^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 275^th of 459 Elementary schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Elementary - Scotia)	63	67	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Public Schools)	63	67	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Valley Elementary - Scotia)	72	42	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Central Valley Public Schools)	72	42	30%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Elementary - Scotia)	65	45	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Public Schools)	65	45	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Elementary - Scotia)	50	59	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central Valley Public Schools)	50	59	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Valley Elementary - Scotia)	47	65	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Central Valley Public Schools)	47	65	18%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	161	187	16.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	7	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	156	177	13.5%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.2%	48.7%	11.6%

Schools Near Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2023)				NSCAS Mathematics (2023)				NSCAS Science (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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NSCAS Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia	Public	PK, KG-6	303 N Indian	Scotia	68875	Greeley County	Central Valley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 428-3145	187	19	9.9	48.7%	177 (94.7%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	44.3	275^th of 459 public elementary schools	40.1%		45.8	256^th of 457 public elementary schools	44.0%	19	67.0	45.0	59.0	67.0	42.0	45.0	65.0			$25,457	$1,421	$21,245
Elba Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	711 Caroline St	Elba	68835	Howard County	Elba Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 863-2228	68	10	7.1		64 (94.1%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)								(n/a)										$32,265	$3,273	$26,571
Ord Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	820 S 16th St	Ord	68862	Valley County	Ord Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 728-3331	316	22	14.3	42.1%	293 (92.7%)	1 (0.3%)	16 (5.1%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	50.3	237^th of 459 public elementary schools	48.4%		31.1	333^rd of 457 public elementary schools	27.1%	96	50.0	48.0	63.0	57.0	55.0	59.0	85.0	53.0	83.0	$18,836	$1,028	$16,710
Loup City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 N 7th St	Loup City	68853	Sherman County	Loup City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 745-1814	201	17	11.7	48.3%	172 (85.6%)	1 (0.5%)	20 (10.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	35.2	332^nd of 459 public elementary schools	27.7%		43.6	270^th of 457 public elementary schools	40.9%	62	70.0	35.0	56.0	62.0	52.0	35.0		35.0		$19,608	$1,974	$16,851

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

What schools do graduates of Central Valley Elementary - Scotia attend?

Students who attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia usually go on to attend:

High : Central Valley High School

What is the racial makeup of Central Valley Elementary - Scotia?

Students at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia are 95% White, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia?

In the 2022-23 school year, 187 students attended Central Valley Elementary - Scotia.

Is Central Valley Elementary - Scotia a good school?

Central Valley Elementary - Scotia ranks 275^th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Central Valley Elementary - Scotia in?

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