Seward Elementary School

200 E Pinewood
Seward, NE 68434
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Seward Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Seward Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in NE
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Seward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

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School Overview

Seward Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
564 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Seward Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 902 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Seward Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (NE)
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 902 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
7%
21%
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Black
n/a
7%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Seward Elementary School's ranking?
Seward Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 902 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NE state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% NE state average).
How many students attend Seward Elementary School?
564 students attend Seward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Seward Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Seward Elementary School?
Seward Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Seward Elementary School offer ?
Seward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Seward Elementary School part of?
Seward Elementary School is part of Seward Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 70-74% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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