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Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

Public Grades PK, KG-6

Summary

Central Valley Elementary - Scotia is a public elementary school in Scotia, Nebraska, serving 187 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Central Valley Public Schools district, which is ranked 104 out of 182 districts in the state.

Academically, Central Valley Elementary - Scotia has shown mixed performance compared to the state average and nearby schools. While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates were above the state average in grades 3, 4, and 6, its 4th grade Math proficiency was below the state average. Compared to the district, the school's ELA and Math scores were generally on par or slightly higher. Nearby schools, such as Loup City Elementary School and Ord Elementary School, had varying performance, with some grades performing better and some worse than Central Valley Elementary - Scotia.

A concerning trend at the school is the increasing chronic absenteeism rate, which rose from 7.6% in 2020-2021 to 21.1% in 2023-2024, higher than the rates at nearby schools. However, the school has a relatively high per-student spending of $25,457 and a low student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9, suggesting effective resource allocation. Despite the challenges, Central Valley Elementary - Scotia appears to be supporting its economically disadvantaged students, who make up 48.66% of the student population, as the school has shown relatively strong academic performance in some areas.

183

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$24,770

Per pupil spending ?

42.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

303 N Indian
Scotia, NE 68875

(308) 428-3145

District: Central Valley Public Schools

Students who attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia usually attend:

High:

Central Valley High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.3%

Hispanic:

6.0%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 29th percentile in 2017 → 53rd in 2024

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Nebraska average (65% vs 58% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2017

✓Small classes — about 9 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg67%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

Central Valley Elementary - Scotia did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	59.7	200 of 428	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	44.3	275 of 459	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.8	256 of 457	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.0	217 of 442	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	53.9	204 of 452	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.8	257 of 450	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	35.7	324 of 459	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	45.8	172 of 318	45.9%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2021	87.1	13 of 264	95.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	31.1	275 of 366	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	24.9	313 of 385	18.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.5	274 of 388	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.0	216 of 368	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.6	240 of 391	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	35.9	254 of 391	35.0%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2021)95th percentile+44 vs school

Female (2021)46th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2023)25th percentile-15 vs school

White (2023)19th percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts66%+7 vs state

Mathematics63%+5 vs state

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Schools Near Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

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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 4th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	NSCAS English Language Arts All Grades	NSCAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NSCAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Central Valley Elementary - Scotia	Public	PK, KG-6	303 N Indian	Scotia	68875	Greeley County	Central Valley Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 428-3145	183	20	9.3	42.6%	169 (92.3%)	1 (0.5%)	11 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)								(n/a)		64.7	62.5	65.6			63.4	$24,770	$1,181	$20,783
Elba Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	711 Caroline St	Elba	68835	Howard County	Elba Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 863-2228	52	7	7.6		50 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.8%)								(n/a)								$33,322	$2,826	$28,109
Ord Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	820 S 16th St	Ord	68862	Valley County	Ord Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 728-3331	305	21	14.4	38.0%	273 (89.5%)	1 (0.3%)	27 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	61.5	117^th of 294 public elementary schools	60.2%		62.1	182^nd of 428 public elementary schools	57.5%	65	66.7			54.4	75.7	68.3	69.4	$19,120	$806	$17,084
Loup City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	630 N 7th St	Loup City	68853	Sherman County	Loup City Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(308) 745-1814	211	18	11.9	55.0%	174 (82.5%)	2 (0.9%)	22 (10.4%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.8%)								(n/a)				52.3		60.0	66.3	$19,864	$1,773	$17,219

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Valley Elementary - Scotia

What district is Central Valley Elementary - Scotia in?

Central Valley Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Central Valley Elementary - Scotia attend?

Students who attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia usually go on to attend:

High : Central Valley High School

How many students attend Central Valley Elementary - Scotia?

In the 2024-25 school year, 183 students attended Central Valley Elementary - Scotia.

What is the racial makeup of Central Valley Elementary - Scotia?

Students at Central Valley Elementary - Scotia are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

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