South Ward Elementary School
South Ward Elementary School serves 196 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
South Ward Elementary School's student population of 196 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Ward Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
7%
19%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
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