Douglas County West Elementary School

Douglas County West Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
400 S CENTER St,  Valley, NE
Douglas County West Community Schools
3.5
540 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Duane Krusemark
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
47%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
47%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
39
Full Time Teachers
39
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
466:1

Student Diversity

Male
55.8%
Female
44.2%
White
86%
Hispanic
8.2%
Two or more races
4.5%
Black
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/15/2012
Our son has been attending DC West since kindergarten and is now in second grade. We have had nothing but positive experiences with the staff and other students. He has adored all of his teachers and we have never had any issues with communication or anything else. The principal and office staff are...
2.0 parent
10/28/2010
If you don't fit what the assistant principal thinks at the H.S. is the "perfect student" he will not protect you. A lot of bullying and harrassment at this school with no real support from staff.

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Douglas County West Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Valley, NE, in the Valley neighborhood, and is served by the Douglas County West Community Schools in Nebraska. The school has a total enrollment of 540 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 57% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Douglas County West Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $507,151. Discover additional schools in the area, like Douglas County West High School, Douglas Co West Alternative High School, Bergan Catholic School, and more. Learn more about what Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Douglas County West Elementary School.

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