South Ward Elementary School serves 261 students in grades 1-3.
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Attendance Zone: South Ward Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district of Sidney, NE, encompassing approximately 287.8 square miles. The area typically requires a 15-20 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 10.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 19.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ward Elementary School's student population of 261 students has grown by 48% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Developing Confident and Powerful Learners.
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Ward Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
23%
Black
1%
7%
White
90%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
261 students attend South Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of South Ward Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Ward Elementary School?
South Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Ward Elementary School part of?
South Ward Elementary School is part of Sidney School District.
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