Excellent
#104 of 967 schools in NE
Top 11% in state
Valentine Elementary School
Elementary School · Valentine Community Schools · Valentine, NE
A Valentine Community Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
615 E 5TH ST, Valentine, NE 69201
- Math 57% proficient (2022)
- Reading 62% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valentine Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 60% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valentine Elementary School 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,102/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Valentine), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$58,808
Median home value
$141,200
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69201; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Cutcomb Lake SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 2 | Compare → |
| Simeon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–8 | Not available | 16 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Valentine Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Valentine Elementary School is listed in VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valentine Elementary School
Valentine Elementary School is a public elementary school in Valentine, NE, part of Valentine Community Schools, serving approximately 287 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #104 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valentine Elementary School
What grades does Valentine Elementary School serve?
Valentine Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Valentine Elementary School?
Valentine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valentine Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Valentine Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valentine Elementary School rank in NE?
Valentine Elementary School ranks #104 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Valentine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Valentine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Valentine Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valentine Elementary School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Valentine Elementary School a charter school?
No, Valentine Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valentine Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Valentine Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valentine Elementary School?
50.2% of students at Valentine Elementary School 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Cherry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.8%
- Phone
- (402) 376-3237
- Area population (ZIP 69201)
- 4,034
- Area average commute
- 13.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 69201; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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