Elementary Schools in Southern Valley Schools

Summary:

The Southern Valley Schools district in Nebraska is home to a single elementary school, So Valley Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade. This standout school has consistently demonstrated strong academic performance, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding the district and state averages.

So Valley Elementary School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the past few years, ranging from 66th out of 459 Nebraska elementary schools in 2022-2023 to 154th out of 428 in 2023-2024. Despite this variation, the school maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 11.4, which can contribute to more personalized learning environments. Additionally, the school serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students, with over 50% of its students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

While the school's academic performance is a strength, its chronic absenteeism rate of 19.3% in 2024-2025 is an area that could benefit from further investigation and targeted interventions. The district's investment in the school, with a per-student spending of $19,698 in 2023-2024, suggests a commitment to providing quality education for its students. Overall, So Valley Elementary School stands out as a strong-performing institution within the Southern Valley Schools district, offering a solid academic foundation for its diverse student population.

District Detail

43739 Hwy 89
Oxford, NE 68967-2711

(308) 868-2222

SchoolDigger Rank:
43^rd of 118 Nebraska districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 397

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NSCAS English Language Arts (2025)			NSCAS Mathematics (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NSCAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
So Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	43737 Hwy 89	Oxford	68967	Furnas County	Southern Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 868-2222	252	22	11.4	53.6%	220 (87.3%)	2 (0.8%)	25 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	63.5	108^th of 294 public elementary schools	63.3%		65	154^th of 428 public elementary schools	64.0%	46	63.3	70.6	68.6	70.0	78.6	81.4	$19,698	$397	$17,089

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Alma Public Schools	15.14 mi	2	62^nd
Arapahoe Public Schools	17.56 mi	2
Loomis Public Schools	23.83 mi	2
Holdrege Public Schools	24.37 mi	7
Bertrand Public Schools	26.09 mi	2

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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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