SO VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS
43737 HWY 89
OXFORD, NE 68967
230 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
So Valley Elementary School is located in Oxford, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational educational institution for the local community. Situated on Highway 89, the school functions as a core part of the Southern Valley School District, providing primary education for students in the region. The school is characterized by its rural setting, which allows for a close-knit environment where educators can focus on individualized attention and the academic development of young learners.

The school emphasizes the importance of community and foundational skill-building, striving to prepare students for their transition into middle and high school. By operating within a smaller district framework, So Valley Elementary often fosters strong partnerships between teachers, parents, and the surrounding community. It serves as a central hub for the town of Oxford, reflecting the values and commitment to education common in Nebraska’s smaller school systems.
230
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    206 (89.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    15 (6.5 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.7 %)
  • American Indian
    3 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    2 (0.9 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SOUTHERN VALLEY SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)868-2222
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 230
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 19.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 124
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 36
Kindergarten 34
Grade 1 28
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 25
Grade 4 31
Grade 5 22
Grade 6 22
Gender Ratio