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#136 of 967 schools in NE

Top 14% in state

Elementary Sch at Valparaiso

Elementary School · Raymond Central Public Schools · Valparaiso, NE

A Raymond Central Public Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.

406 E THIRD PO BOX 68, Valparaiso, NE 68065

  • Math 67% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency65% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+17.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$16,167
Chronic Absenteeism6.8%

Students at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.

Math Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
87%
ELA
92%
2016
Math
92%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
67%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Elementary Sch at Valparaiso sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low237/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$101,667

Median home value

$281,300

Median rent

$735/mo

College educated

32.7%

Homeownership

93.7%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68065; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 in RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Elementary School at CerescoEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–5Not available140Compare →
Raymond Central PreschoolEnrollment path unverified3.1PKNot available50Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Raymond Central Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$16,167NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is listed in RAYMOND CENTRAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Elementary Sch at Valparaiso

Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is a public elementary school in Valparaiso, NE, part of Raymond Central Public Schools, serving approximately 148 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elementary Sch at Valparaiso

What grades does Elementary Sch at Valparaiso serve?

Elementary Sch at Valparaiso serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?

Elementary Sch at Valparaiso has an enrollment of approximately 148 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?

The student-teacher ratio at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Elementary Sch at Valparaiso rank in NE?

Elementary Sch at Valparaiso ranks #136 of 967 schools in NE.

What is Elementary Sch at Valparaiso's MySchoolScout rating?

Elementary Sch at Valparaiso has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Elementary Sch at Valparaiso has 70% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Elementary Sch at Valparaiso a charter school?

No, Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Elementary Sch at Valparaiso a Title I school?

No, Elementary Sch at Valparaiso is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elementary Sch at Valparaiso?

20.9% of students at Elementary Sch at Valparaiso qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
148
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Saunders County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.8%
Area population (ZIP 68065)
1,292
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
51.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68065; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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