So Valley Elementary At Orleans serves 56 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
56 students

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1

American Indian
4%
1%

Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%

Black
n/a
7%

White
96%
62%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
38%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend So Valley Elementary At Orleans?
56 students attend So Valley Elementary At Orleans.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of So Valley Elementary At Orleans students are White, and 4% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of So Valley Elementary At Orleans?
So Valley Elementary At Orleans has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does So Valley Elementary At Orleans offer ?
So Valley Elementary At Orleans offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is So Valley Elementary At Orleans part of?
So Valley Elementary At Orleans is part of Southern Valley Schools School District.
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