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CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL

30 Miles S of Nenzel Nebraska, CODY, NE 69211 · (402) 823-4208 · Cherry County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL4 STUDENTS
Enrollment
4
Elementary
DISTRICT 102 · STATE 272
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
1 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.0:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 37%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
2
Grade 3
1
Grade 5
1
Student demographics
White
4100%
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 61%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
375%
Female
125%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
4
0 (0%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
4.0:1
was 4.0:1
% White
100%
was 100%
% Hispanic
0%
was 0%
% Black
0%
was 0%
% Asian
0%
was 0%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL

As a micro-enrollment elementary-level community in CODY, Nebraska, CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL instructs 4 students from grades pre-K through 8, part of VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Enrollment runs roughly 99% below the state mean of about 272.

CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL is one of 5 schools operated by VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, a district that instructs 623 students overall.

For racial and ethnic makeup, CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL lists that the student body is overwhelmingly White (100%). The wider county runs roughly 84% White, putting the school's mix considerably more White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, Staff filings list 1 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 4.0:1 students per teacher. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 21.0:1 average.

Zooming out to the county, ACS estimates for Cherry County put median household income runs about $66,270, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. In all, Cherry County runs 8 public schools (combined enrollment of about 775 students), of which CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL is one.

Nearest neighbor: CODY-KILGORE MIDDLE SCHOOL, around 16.6 miles off.

Geographically, the school is in a low-density area.

Trend over the last 7 years. CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL's enrollment has changed only slightly since 2018, when it stood at 4 (now 4).

In the discussion threads here, posts here usually surface around enrollment questions, classroom assignments, and PTA news. The community welcomes input from current and former families.

Cherry County at a glance

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Population
5,498
Census ACS
Median income
$66,270
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
25%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
8
775 students

Quick facts

School name
CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL
District
VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Address
30 Miles S of Nenzel Nebraska, CODY, NE 69211
Phone
(402) 823-4208
County
Cherry County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–08
Total enrollment
4
Teachers (FTE)
1
Student–teacher ratio
4.0:1
Locale
43-Rural: Remote
NCES ID
317802000883
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
Other schools in CODY
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Frequently asked questions

About CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL
What is the total enrollment at CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL?
CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 4 students in grades PK-08.
Is CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL is an elementary school covering grades PK-08.
How many students per teacher at CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL?
Approximately 4.0:1 students per teacher at CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL.
How diverse is CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL?
CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL reports a student body of 100% White.
What district is CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL in?
CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL is part of VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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