Is Elementary School At Valparaiso a good school?

Elementary School At Valparaiso ranks 72 nd of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Elementary School At Valparaiso?

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Elementary School At Valparaiso.

What is the racial makeup of Elementary School At Valparaiso?

Students at Elementary School At Valparaiso are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Elementary School At Valparaiso attend?

Students who attend Elementary School At Valparaiso usually go on to attend: Middle : Intermediate School At Junior/Senior High School High : Secondary School At Raymond

Elementary School At Valparaiso

Summary:

Elementary School At Valparaiso is a public elementary school serving 145 students in grades PK-5 in Valparaiso, Nebraska, which is part of the Raymond Central Public Schools district.

The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 78% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 56% of 5th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, and 87% of 3rd graders, 75% of 4th graders, and 88% of 5th graders proficient or better in mathematics. This strong academic performance has led to the school's statewide ranking improving from 273 out of 452 Nebraska elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 72 out of 459 in 2022-2023. In comparison, the Campbell Elementary School and Kooser Elementary School have lower academic proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and mathematics.

Additionally, Elementary School At Valparaiso has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 20%, compared to the higher rates at nearby schools like Campbell Elementary (71.54%) and Arnold Elementary (66.04%). The school also spends $17,635 per student, which is higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools, such as Kooser Elementary ($11,484) and Wahoo Elementary ($13,602).

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

406 E Third
Valparaiso, NE 68065-0068

(402) 784-3301

District: Raymond Central Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,635

Students who attend Elementary School At Valparaiso usually attend:

Middle:	Intermediate School At Junior/Senior High School
High:	Secondary School At Raymond

Student/teacher ratio: 13.0

Number of students: 145

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.4%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Elementary School At Valparaiso ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.83. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.4%), Hispanic (3.4%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Elementary School At Valparaiso is 13. (See more...)

Compare Elementary School At Valparaiso employs 11.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Elementary School At Valparaiso is $17,635.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Elementary School At Valparaiso:

SchoolDigger ranks Elementary School At Valparaiso 72^nd of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Elementary School At Valparaiso in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Raymond Central Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Raymond Central Public Schools 112^th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Elementary School At Valparaiso

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Rank History for all students at Elementary School At Valparaiso

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2006	64.08	147^th	418	64.8%
2007	85.46	9^th	430	97.9%
2008	67.81	106^th	478	77.8%
2009	65.78	140^th	471	70.3%
2010	70.79	94^th	502	81.3%
2011	56.48	205^th	473	56.7%
2012	50.26	255^th	480	46.9%
2013	27.30	392^nd	485	19.2%
2014	51.38	246^th	483	49.1%
2015	54.90	229^th	488	53.1%
2016	54.54	221^st	480	54.0%
2017	80.28	66^th	459	85.6%
2018	66.33	135^th	450	70.0%
2019	43.69	273^rd	452	39.6%
2021	56.13	192^nd	442	56.6%
2022	71.07	110^th	457	75.9%
2023	79.83	72^nd	459	84.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Elementary School At Valparaiso

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	67.63	100^th	341	70.7%
2019	37.21	236^th	349	32.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Elementary School At Valparaiso

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	58.67	133^rd	347	61.7%
2019	52.13	171^st	367	53.4%
2021	67.71	83^rd	328	74.7%
2022	71.70	84^th	356	76.4%

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Rank History for White students at Elementary School At Valparaiso

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	53.67	167^th	391	57.3%
2019	29.17	302^nd	391	22.8%
2021	45.84	194^th	368	47.3%
2022	61.14	128^th	388	67.0%
2023	72.83	74^th	385	80.8%

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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 Elementary School At Valparaiso

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	203	0	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	206
1989	213	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	218
1990	198	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	203
1991	207	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	209
1992	223	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	226
1993	233	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	235
1994	218	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	223
1995	248	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	256
1996	248	2	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	256
1997	242	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	247
1998	228	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	235
1999	233	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	238
2000	223	1	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	231
2001	223	2	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	228
2002	220	0	5	2	5	n/a	n/a	232
2003	220	0	5	2	5	n/a	n/a	232
2004	212	0	4	3	4	n/a	n/a	223
2005	215	0	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	222
2006	204	1	5	2	1	n/a	n/a	213
2007	216	2	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	224
2008	193	3	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	203
2009	182	4	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	192
2010	175	5	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	186
2011	172	4	0	2	2	0	1	181
2012	172	4	2	0	2	0	0	180
2013	131	3	2	0	0	0	1	137
2014	129	1	3	0	1	0	2	136
2015	132	1	3	1	1	0	1	139
2016	155	0	3	1	2	0	2	163
2017	160	1	3	2	2	0	2	170
2018	161	1	2	3	2	0	2	171
2019	148	0	1	2	2	0	2	155
2020	150	0	0	1	1	0	2	154
2021	145	0	1	0	1	0	2	149
2022	129	0	0	3	1	0	5	138
2023	134	0	0	5	1	0	5	145

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 Elementary School At Valparaiso

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	12.0	17.1	8.7
1989	218	12.0	18.1	11
1990	203	12.5	16.2	8.9
1991	209	13.1	15.9	10.5
1992	226	13.0	17.3	9.7
1993	235	14.3	16.4	13.6
1994	223	14.5	15.4	9.9
1995	256	16.2	15.8	8.6
1996	256	16.2	15.8	8.6
1997	247	16.6	14.9	9.3
1998	235	15.6	15.1	7.7
1999	238	15.0	15.9	14.7
2000	231	15.4	15.0	16.9
2001	228	15.7	14.5	13.2
2002	232	17.2	13.5	14.2
2003	232	17.2	13.5	14.2
2004	223	17.2	13.0	14.3
2005	222	15.4	14.4	16.7
2006	213	16.2	13.1	19.2
2007	224	16.2	13.8	13.8
2008	203	15.4	13.2	13.8
2009	192	14.8	13.0	12
2010	186	15.0	12.3	17.7
2011	181	15.5	11.6	21
2012	180	15.4	11.6	17.8
2013	137	12.6	10.7	21.9
2014	136	12.0	11.2	16.9
2015	139	12.0	11.5	21.6
2016	163	13.0	12.5	21.5
2017	170	13.4	12.6	20.6
2018	171	12.2	13.9	21.6
2019	155	12.4	12.4	21.3
2020	154	12.8	11.9	18.8
2021	149	12.3	12.0	15.4
2022	138	11.0	12.5	15.2
2023	145	11.1	13.0	20

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 Elementary School At Valparaiso

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	206	12.0	17.1	8.7
1989	218	12.0	18.1	11
1990	203	12.5	16.2	8.9
1991	209	13.1	15.9	10.5
1992	226	13.0	17.3	9.7
1993	235	14.3	16.4	13.6
1994	223	14.5	15.4	9.9
1995	256	16.2	15.8	8.6
1996	256	16.2	15.8	8.6
1997	247	16.6	14.9	9.3
1998	235	15.6	15.1	7.7
1999	238	15.0	15.9	14.7
2000	231	15.4	15.0	16.9
2001	228	15.7	14.5	13.2
2002	232	17.2	13.5	14.2
2003	232	17.2	13.5	14.2
2004	223	17.2	13.0	14.3
2005	222	15.4	14.4	16.7
2006	213	16.2	13.1	19.2
2007	224	16.2	13.8	13.8
2008	203	15.4	13.2	13.8
2009	192	14.8	13.0	12
2010	186	15.0	12.3	17.7
2011	181	15.5	11.6	21
2012	180	15.4	11.6	17.8
2013	137	12.6	10.7	21.9
2014	136	12.0	11.2	16.9
2015	139	12.0	11.5	21.6
2016	163	13.0	12.5	21.5
2017	170	13.4	12.6	20.6
2018	171	12.2	13.9	21.6
2019	155	12.4	12.4	21.3
2020	154	12.8	11.9	18.8
2021	149	12.3	12.0	15.4
2022	138	11.0	12.5	15.2
2023	145	11.1	13.0	20

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 Elementary School At Valparaiso

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$290 (2.1%)	$11,795 (87.2%)	$13,523
2020	$379 (2.5%)	$13,257 (87.5%)	$15,159
2021	$1,186 (8.1%)	$11,889 (81.4%)	$14,610
2022	$411 (2.4%)	$14,087 (83.9%)	$16,792
2023	$566 (3.2%)	$14,234 (80.7%)	$17,635

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Elementary School At Valparaiso

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 273^rd of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 72^nd of 459 Elementary schools	44.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Elementary School At Valparaiso)	56	78	22%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raymond Central Public Schools)	56	69	13%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Elementary School At Valparaiso)	44	87	43%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raymond Central Public Schools)	46	71	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Elementary School At Valparaiso)	64	75	11%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Raymond Central Public Schools)	67	69	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Elementary School At Valparaiso)	56	75	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raymond Central Public Schools)	60	67	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Elementary School At Valparaiso)	43	56	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Raymond Central Public Schools)	50	63	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	48	56	8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elementary School At Valparaiso)	52	88	36%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raymond Central Public Schools)	57	83	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Elementary School At Valparaiso)	57	80	23%
5th Grade Science (Raymond Central Public Schools)	57	76	19%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	70	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	155	145	6.5%
African American	0	0
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	5	150%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	148	134	9.5%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	21.3%	20%	1.3%

Schools Near Elementary School At Valparaiso

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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
Elementary School At Valparaiso	Public	PK, KG-5	406 E Third	Valparaiso	68065	Saunders County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 784-3301	145	11	13.0	20.0%	134 (92.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	79.8	72^nd of 459 public elementary schools	84.3%		71.1	110^th of 457 public elementary schools	75.9%	38	78.0	75.0	56.0		87.0	75.0	88.0			$17,635	$566	$14,234
Elementary School At Ceresco	Public	PK, KG-5	114 S Third	Ceresco	68017	Saunders County	Raymond Central Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 665-3651	145	10	14.2	13.8%	138 (95.2%)	3 (2.1%)	3 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	67.3	149^th of 459 public elementary schools	67.5%		66.6	136^th of 457 public elementary schools	70.2%	13	61.0	65.0	71.0		58.0	62.0	79.0		96.0	$16,276	$387	$14,259
Elementary School At Dwight	Public	PK, KG-6	292 N 1st St	Dwight	68635	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 566-2445	47	8	5.8	12.8%	46 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)										$26,848	$693	$23,338
Elementary School At Brainard	Public	PK, KG-6	212 S Madison	Brainard	68626	Butler County	East Butler Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 545-2081	121	11	11.4	5.8%	113 (93.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	46.7	259^th of 459 public elementary schools	43.6%		65.9	140^th of 457 public elementary schools	69.4%	119	47.0		56.0	62.0	63.0		60.0	75.0	62.0	$26,814	$771	$23,309
Malcolm Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	10000 N W 112th St	Malcolm	68402	Lancaster County	Malcolm Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 796-2151	336	22	15.2	16.1%	317 (94.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	5 (1.5%)	82.5	59^th of 459 public elementary schools	87.1%		71.4	106^th of 457 public elementary schools	76.8%	47	75.0	62.0	80.0	78.0	77.0	75.0	89.0	73.0	100.0	$14,651	$652	$12,308
Wahoo Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2056 N Hackberry	Wahoo	68066	Saunders County	Wahoo Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 443-4250	456	34	13.5	29.8%	420 (92.1%)	7 (1.5%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	65.1	161^st of 459 public elementary schools	64.9%		61.8	171^st of 457 public elementary schools	62.6%	10	74.0	71.0	48.0		86.0	78.0	63.0		73.0	$13,602	$450	$11,049
Kooser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7301 N 13th Street	Lincoln	68521	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1146	889	56	15.9	47.8%	560 (63.0%)	58 (6.5%)	100 (11.2%)	99 (11.1%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	68 (7.6%)	51	234^th of 459 public elementary schools	49.0%		49.8	237^th of 457 public elementary schools	48.1%	3	58.0	59.0	58.0		56.0	61.0	65.0		77.0	$11,484	$890	$9,402
Arnold Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5000 Mike Scholl Street	Lincoln	68524	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1120	739	57	12.9	66.0%	396 (53.6%)	66 (8.9%)	157 (21.2%)	16 (2.2%)	5 (0.7%)	4 (0.5%)	95 (12.9%)	16.4	401^st of 459 public elementary schools	12.6%		28.2	345^th of 457 public elementary schools	24.5%	56	51.0	51.0	25.0		42.0	38.0	33.0		50.0	$14,533	$1,736	$11,306
Fredstrom Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5700 N W 10th	Lincoln	68521	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 436-1140	443	31	14.4	36.6%	320 (72.2%)	19 (4.3%)	46 (10.4%)	15 (3.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.0%)	69.4	137^th of 459 public elementary schools	70.2%		58.1	189^th of 457 public elementary schools	58.6%	52	74.0	69.0	59.0		71.0	75.0	74.0		77.0	$14,877	$1,410	$11,726
Campbell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Dodge St	Lincoln	68521	Lancaster County	Lincoln Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 436-1129	615	52	11.7	71.5%	274 (44.6%)	90 (14.6%)	110 (17.9%)	71 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (11.2%)	10.5	427^th of 459 public elementary schools	7.0%		21.2	371^st of 457 public elementary schools	18.8%	56	42.0	44.0	34.0		33.0	26.0	38.0		46.0	$16,013	$1,951	$12,286

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