South Ward Elementary School
Tel:
(308) 254-3589
South Ward Elementary School serves 196 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
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 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-2 |
| Total Students | 196 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| 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% |
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Diversity Score | 0.22 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 37% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sidney School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Ward Elementary School is Sidney High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Sidney Middle School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is West Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sidney Central Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 167 students
0.6 miles
1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-3642 0.6 PK-K 167 - Sidney Sidney Alternative Program Alternative School
0.8 miles
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-4467 0.8 n/a n/a - Sidney Sidney High School Grades: 9-12 | 383 students
0.8 miles
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5893 0.8 9-12 383 - Sidney Sidney Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 197 students
0.8 miles
1122 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-5853 0.8 7-8 197 - Sidney West Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 186 students
0.9 miles
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308) 254-0960 0.9 5-6 186
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