Valentine Elementary School

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Valentine Elementary School ranks 51 st of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Located in Valentine, Nebraska, Valentine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 279 students in grades PK-4. As the largest school in the Valentine Community Schools district, which is ranked 97 out of 182 districts in the state, Valentine Elementary has consistently performed well, ranking in the top 15% of Nebraska elementary schools for the past several years.

One key factor that sets Valentine Elementary apart is its strong academic performance. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics on the NSCAS assessments, with 86.05% of 3rd graders and 78.05% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state averages of 58.91% and 58.98% respectively. In Mathematics, 81.4% of 3rd graders and 65.85% of 4th graders were proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 60.65% and 59.96%. Additionally, despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, Valentine Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 10% of Nebraska elementary schools for this subgroup, indicating the school's effectiveness in supporting these students.

While Valentine Elementary has faced challenges with chronic absenteeism, reaching 21.5% in 2022-2023, the school has been able to reduce the rate to 13.8% in the same year, suggesting effective interventions. When compared to the nearby Simeon School, a much smaller elementary/middle school in the same district, Valentine Elementary's larger scale allows for more efficient use of resources, spending $21,414 per student in 2022-2023 compared to Simeon's $24,805 per student. Overall, Valentine Elementary School's consistent high performance and effective support for its diverse student population make it a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

615 E 5th St
Valentine, NE 69201-1642

(402) 376-3237

District: Valentine Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
51^st of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,414

Students who attend Valentine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Valentine Middle School
High:	Valentine High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.6

Number of students: 287

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

American Indian:

9.8%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Valentine Elementary School ranks better than 88.1% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83. (See more...)

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 Valentine Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Valentine Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), American Indian (9.8%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Valentine Community Schools District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valentine Elementary School is 11.6, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Valentine Community Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Valentine Elementary School employs 24.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Valentine Elementary School is $21,414, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Valentine Community Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Valentine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Elementary School 51^st of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Valentine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Valentine Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Community Schools 97^th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Valentine Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Valentine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2008	50.43	317^th	478	33.7%
2009	42.09	371^st	471	21.2%
2010	66.55	131^st	502	73.9%
2011	80.39	66^th	473	86.0%
2012	72.35	97^th	480	79.8%
2013	71.19	109^th	485	77.5%
2014	68.40	121^st	483	74.9%
2015	67.13	140^th	488	71.3%
2016	72.53	110^th	480	77.1%
2017	76.39	93^rd	459	79.7%
2018	82.00	55^th	450	87.8%
2019	75.69	90^th	452	80.1%
2021	72.95	97^th	442	78.1%
2022	68.49	130^th	457	71.6%
2023	80.23	69^th	459	85.0%
2024	83.00	51^st	428	88.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Valentine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	86.32	12^th	281	95.7%
2019	87.67	14^th	298	95.3%
2021	75.02	36^th	264	86.4%
2022	80.01	28^th	259	89.2%
2023	83.89	24^th	312	92.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Valentine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	75.78	59^th	341	82.7%
2019	67.84	95^th	349	72.8%
2021	79.83	44^th	318	86.2%
2022	70.07	86^th	337	74.5%
2023	66.89	112^th	349	67.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Valentine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	76.82	55^th	347	84.1%
2019	68.11	102^nd	367	72.2%
2021	58.54	120^th	328	63.4%
2022	66.60	107^th	356	69.9%

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Rank History for White students at Valentine Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2018	84.89	32^nd	391	91.8%
2019	75.68	68^th	391	82.6%
2021	73.46	67^th	368	81.8%
2022	59.42	137^th	388	64.7%
2023	67.89	103^rd	385	73.2%
2024	72.44	65^th	261	75.1%

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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 Valentine Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2007	187	2	3	2	44	n/a	n/a	238
2008	185	2	1	0	47	n/a	n/a	235
2009	178	0	1	1	35	n/a	n/a	215
2010	204	0	0	1	46	n/a	n/a	251
2011	182	1	1	7	32	0	16	239
2012	197	0	1	6	15	0	19	238
2013	197	0	0	10	22	0	25	254
2014	197	0	0	8	18	0	25	248
2015	215	0	0	8	23	0	23	269
2016	189	0	0	7	18	0	27	241
2017	161	0	0	13	19	0	29	222
2018	167	0	0	14	22	0	22	225
2019	168	1	2	14	32	0	27	244
2020	202	3	2	17	38	0	21	283
2021	190	0	1	14	35	0	20	260
2022	202	1	2	12	38	0	19	274
2023	206	0	5	13	36	1	18	279
2024	227	0	3	13	28	0	16	287

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 Valentine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	238	23.7	10.0	52.9
2008	235	22.5	10.4	47.2
2009	215	22.5	9.6	52.6
2010	251	23.5	10.6	51.8
2011	239	23.2	10.2	51.5
2012	238	25.0	9.5	42
2013	254	24.6	10.3	47.2
2014	248	24.5	10.1	43.1
2015	269	24.0	11.2	48.7
2016	241	24.0	10.0	40.7
2017	222	24.4	9.0	36.9
2018	225	23.0	9.7	44.9
2019	244	25.9	9.3	36.5
2020	283	26.9	10.5	45.9
2021	260	23.3	11.1	45
2022	274	24.7	11.0	43.4
2023	279	24.6	11.3	49.1
2024	287	24.6	11.6	50.2

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 Valentine Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	238	23.7	10.0	52.9
2008	235	22.5	10.4	47.2
2009	215	22.5	9.6	52.6
2010	251	23.5	10.6	51.8
2011	239	23.2	10.2	51.5
2012	238	25.0	9.5	42
2013	254	24.6	10.3	47.2
2014	248	24.5	10.1	43.1
2015	269	24.0	11.2	48.7
2016	241	24.0	10.0	40.7
2017	222	24.4	9.0	36.9
2018	225	23.0	9.7	44.9
2019	244	25.9	9.3	36.5
2020	283	26.9	10.5	45.9
2021	260	23.3	11.1	45
2022	274	24.7	11.0	43.4
2023	279	24.6	11.3	49.1
2024	287	24.6	11.6	50.2

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 Valentine Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$856 (4.6%)	$16,239 (87.6%)	$18,537
2020	$956 (5.4%)	$15,134 (86.2%)	$17,562
2021	$1,858 (9.0%)	$17,063 (82.9%)	$20,578
2022	$1,651 (8.7%)	$15,873 (83.2%)	$19,080
2023	$2,782 (13.0%)	$16,999 (79.4%)	$21,414

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Valentine Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 90^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 69^th of 459 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Elementary School)	75	77	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)	73	79	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valentine Elementary School)	72	65	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)	73	63	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Elementary School)	78	83	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)	74	81	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Elementary School)	58	77	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)	57	76	19%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	51	58	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	244	279	14.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	32	36	12.5%
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	14	13	7.1%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	168	206	22.6%
Two or More Races	27	18	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.5%	49.1%	12.6%

Schools Near Valentine Elementary 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
Valentine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	615 E 5th St	Valentine	69201	Cherry County	Valentine Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 376-3237	287	25	11.6	50.2%	227 (79.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.5%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.6%)	83	51^st of 428 public elementary schools	88.1%		80.2	69^th of 459 public elementary schools	85.0%	18	$21,414	$2,782	$16,999
Simeon School	Public	PK, KG-8	88709 Simeon Rd	Valentine	69201	Cherry County	Valentine Community Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 376-3367	16	3	5.1	43.8%	16 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$24,805	$387	$23,566

Frequently Asked Questions about Valentine Elementary School

What district is Valentine Elementary School in?

Valentine Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Valentine Elementary School?

Students at Valentine Elementary School are 79% White, 10% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Valentine Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 287 students attended Valentine Elementary School.

Is Valentine Elementary School a good school?

Valentine Elementary School ranks 51^st of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Valentine Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Valentine Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Valentine Middle School
High : Valentine High School

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