Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Central Valley Elementary - Scotia ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia's student population of 185 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
185 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia ranks within the top 50% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Central Valley Elementary - Scotia is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#325 out of 902 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
21%
Black
n/a
7%
White
96%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Central Valley Elementary - Scotia's ranking?
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia is ranked #325 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia?
185 students attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Central Valley Elementary - Scotia students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Central Valley Elementary - Scotia?
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Central Valley Elementary - Scotia offer ?
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Central Valley Elementary - Scotia part of?
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia is part of Central Valley Public Schools School District.
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