Enrollment
17
Elementary
DISTRICT 102 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS·NCES 317802002371
SIMEON SCHOOL
88709 SIMEON RD, VALENTINE, NE 69201 · (402) 376-3367 · Cherry County
GRADES PK–08ELEMENTARY43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL17 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
5.7:1
3 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.0:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
29%
5 students
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 2 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 3 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 3 | 18% |
| Grade 6 | 2 | 12% |
| Grade 7 | 1 | 6% |
| Grade 8 | 1 | 6% |
Student demographics
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
SIMEON SCHOOL→VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL
Based on grade levels within VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Where SIMEON SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 17 | #568 of 587 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
17
+5 (+42%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
5.7:1
was 6.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 17 | 3 | 5.7:1 | 29% (5) |
| 2023-24 | 16 | 3.1 | 5.2:1 | 44% (7) |
| 2022-23 | 16 | 3.1 | 5.2:1 | 44% (7) |
| 2020-21 | 12 | 2 | 6.0:1 | 33% (4) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for SIMEON SCHOOL.
About SIMEON SCHOOL
In VALENTINE, Nebraska, SIMEON SCHOOL is a very small elementary school. Students in pre-K through 8 make up the school's enrollment of 17 students. The school is 94% below the average for elementary schools in Nebraska.
SIMEON SCHOOL belongs to VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS, a district of 5 schools and 623 students.
Roughly 100% of students at SIMEON SCHOOL are White. By comparison, Cherry County residents are about 84% White.
SIMEON SCHOOL reports a ratio of 5.7 students per teacher, from 3 full-time-equivalent teachers. Across elementary schools in Nebraska, the average ratio is 21.0:1. Lunch program data show 29% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Compared with the 45% average for public schools in Cherry County, the school's rate is lower.
In Cherry County, the median household earns about $66,270 a year, about 25% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Cherry County has 8 public schools with about 775 students, including SIMEON SCHOOL.
VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOL is about 16.2 miles away, making it the nearest public school.
NCES describes the area around SIMEON SCHOOL as Rural: Remote, meaning in rural territory far from an urban area.
Reported enrollment: 12 (2020-21) and 17 (2024-25). These figures may describe different sets of grades.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at SIMEON SCHOOL. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Cherry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
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
Related schools
Other schools in VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
- VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 285 students
- VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 159 students
- VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 158 students
- CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOLElementary · 4 students
Other schools in VALENTINE
- VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 285 students
- VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 159 students
- VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 158 students
- Littleburg Elementary - 12Elementary
Nearby schools
- VALENTINE MIDDLE SCHOOL16.2 mi · 159
- VALENTINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL16.7 mi · 285
- VALENTINE HIGH SCHOOL16.7 mi · 158
- CODY-KILGORE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL25.2 mi · 73
- Lakeview Elementary - 0929.8 mi · 44
- CUTCOMB LAKE SCHOOL34.5 mi · 4
Frequently asked questions
About SIMEON SCHOOLHow large is SIMEON SCHOOL?
SIMEON SCHOOL enrolls approximately 17 students in grades PK-08.
What age range does SIMEON SCHOOL serve?
SIMEON SCHOOL serves students from grade PK through grade 08.
How many teachers does SIMEON SCHOOL have?
SIMEON SCHOOL employs 3 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.7:1.
How diverse is SIMEON SCHOOL?
SIMEON SCHOOL reports a student body of 100% White.
Who oversees SIMEON SCHOOL?
SIMEON SCHOOL is overseen by VALENTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOLS in Cherry County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.