Valentine Elementary School

Summary:

Valentine Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 279 students in grades PK-4 in Valentine, Nebraska. It is part of the Valentine Community Schools district, which is ranked 12th out of 212 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Valentine Elementary School stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and high per-student spending. While the nearby Simeon School has a 100% white student body, Valentine Elementary School has a more diverse racial makeup, with 73.84% White, 4.66% Hispanic, 12.9% Native American, and 6.45% two or more races. Despite serving a significant proportion of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 49.1% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Valentine Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in NSCAS (Nebraska Student-Centered Assessment System) test scores for both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The school's high per-student spending of $21,414 in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average, may contribute to its strong academic performance. Valentine Elementary School has maintained a consistent ranking in the top 25% of Nebraska elementary schools based on the SchoolDigger statewide ranking, indicating a robust educational program and effective teaching practices. The school's success in serving a diverse student population and achieving high academic outcomes provides valuable insights 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:
69th of 459 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,414 Help


Students who attend Valentine Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Valentine Middle School
High:    Valentine High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  279

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.8%
American Indian:
12.9%
Two or more races:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  49.1% Help


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Compare Details Valentine Elementary School ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.23. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Valentine Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Valentine Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (73.8%), American Indian (12.9%), two or more races (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 49.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Valentine Community Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Valentine Elementary School is 11.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Valentine Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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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 2023 Rankings:

Valentine Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Elementary School 69th of 459 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Valentine Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Valentine Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Valentine Community Schools 12th of 212 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2008 50.43 317th 478 33.7%
2009 42.09 371st 471 21.2%
2010 66.55 131st 502 73.9%
2011 80.39 66th 473 86.0%
2012 72.35 97th 480 79.8%
2013 71.19 109th 485 77.5%
2014 68.40 121st 483 74.9%
2015 67.13 140th 488 71.3%
2016 72.53 110th 480 77.1%
2017 76.39 93rd 459 79.7%
2018 82.00 55th 450 87.8%
2019 75.69 90th 452 80.1%
2021 72.95 97th 442 78.1%
2022 68.49 130th 457 71.6%
2023 80.23 69th 459 85.0%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.32 12th 281 95.7%
2019 87.67 14th 298 95.3%
2021 75.02 36th 264 86.4%
2022 80.01 28th 259 89.2%
2023 83.89 24th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.78 59th 341 82.7%
2019 67.84 95th 349 72.8%
2021 79.83 44th 318 86.2%
2022 70.07 86th 337 74.5%
2023 66.89 112th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.82 55th 347 84.1%
2019 68.11 102nd 367 72.2%
2021 58.54 120th 328 63.4%
2022 66.60 107th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.89 32nd 391 91.8%
2019 75.68 68th 391 82.6%
2021 73.46 67th 368 81.8%
2022 59.42 137th 388 64.7%
2023 67.89 103rd 385 73.2%
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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.

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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 Not Specified Total
2007 187 2 3 2 44 n/a n/a 0 238
2008 185 2 1 0 47 n/a n/a 0 235
2009 178 0 1 1 35 n/a n/a 0 215
2010 204 0 0 1 46 n/a n/a 0 251
2011 182 1 1 7 32 0 16 0 239
2012 197 0 1 6 15 0 19 0 238
2013 197 0 0 10 22 0 25 0 254
2014 197 0 0 8 18 0 25 0 248
2015 215 0 0 8 23 0 23 0 269
2016 189 0 0 7 18 0 27 0 241
2017 161 0 0 13 19 0 29 0 222
2018 167 0 0 14 22 0 22 0 225
2019 168 1 2 14 32 0 27 0 244
2020 202 3 2 17 38 0 21 0 283
2021 190 0 1 14 35 0 20 0 260
2022 202 1 2 12 38 0 19 0 274
2023 206 0 5 13 36 1 18 0 279

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

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

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Valentine Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 90th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 69th 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)7577
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)7379
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Valentine Elementary School)7265
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)7363
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Elementary School)7883
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Valentine Community Schools)7481
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Elementary School)5877
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Valentine Community Schools)5776
 19%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students244279
 14.3%
African American10
 100%
American Indian3236
 12.5%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic1413
 7.1%
Pacific Islander01
White168206
 22.6%
Two or More Races2718
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.5%49.1%
 12.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Valentine Elementary School

Students at Valentine Elementary School are 74% White, 13% American Indian, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Valentine Elementary School ranks 69th of 459 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 279 students attended Valentine Elementary School.

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

Middle : Valentine Middle School
High : Valentine High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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