Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Wayne West Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-84%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NE state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NE state average).
How many students attend Wayne West Elementary School?
333 students attend Wayne West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wayne West Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wayne West Elementary School?
Wayne West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wayne West Elementary School offer ?
Wayne West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wayne West Elementary School part of?
Wayne West Elementary School is part of Wayne Community Schools School District.
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