South Ward Elementary School serves 171 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ward Elementary School's student population of 171 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
171 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Ward Elementary School is 0.21, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
171 students attend South Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of South Ward Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Ward Elementary School?
South Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Ward Elementary School offer ?
South Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is South Ward Elementary School part of?
South Ward Elementary School is part of Sidney Public Schools School District.
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