For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 442 students in Elkhorn Valley Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
Public Schools in Elkhorn Valley Schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
442 Students
330,500 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
24,242 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elkhorn Valley Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#98 out of 246 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.58
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
6%
23%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
92%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,027 is higher than the state median of $15,371. The school district revenue/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,579 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,027
$15,371
Spending / Student
$18,579
$16,674
Best Elkhorn Valley Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elkhorn Valley Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: PK-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Elkhorn Valley High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Madison Street
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Tilden, NE 68781
(402) 368-5301
Gr: 7-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elkhorn Valley Schools?
Elkhorn Valley Schools manages 2 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Elkhorn Valley Schools?
Elkhorn Valley Schools is ranked #100 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Elkhorn Valley Schools?
92% of Elkhorn Valley Schools students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elkhorn Valley Schools?
Elkhorn Valley Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Elkhorn Valley Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,579 is higher than the state median of $16,674. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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