Elementary Schools in Valentine Community Schools

The Valentine Community Schools district in Nebraska is home to two elementary schools: Valentine Elementary School and Simeon School. While both schools serve students in the area, Valentine Elementary School stands out as the higher-performing institution, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Valentine Elementary School has a strong academic track record, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics compared to the state average. In the 2024-2025 school year, 80% of 3rd-grade students and 86.36% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, far exceeding the state averages of 57.45% and 59.59%, respectively. The school's mathematics proficiency rates for 4th-grade students were also impressive, with 79.55% of students meeting or exceeding the standards, compared to the state average of 60.65%.

While both schools serve a significant proportion of students from low-income families, as indicated by the high free and reduced-price lunch rates, Valentine Elementary School invests more resources per student, spending $20,455 per student, compared to Simeon School's $23,267 per student. This investment in resources, along with a student-teacher ratio of 11.6, has contributed to Valentine Elementary School's strong academic performance and high ranking among Nebraska's elementary schools.