South Ward Elementary School
Tel:
(308)254-3589
- South Ward Elementary School serves 211 students in grades 1-2.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 34%.
School Overview
- South Ward Elementary School's student population of 211 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-2 |
| Total Students | 211 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Ward Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Ward Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NE) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
 | ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 19% |
| Black | n/a | 7% |
| White | 89% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.53 |
 | ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Central Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sidney Central Elementary School Grades: PK-K | 184 students
0.6 miles
1110 16th St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308)254-3642 0.6 PK-K 184 - 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 | 387 students
0.8 miles
1100 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308)254-5893 0.8 9-12 387 - Sidney Sidney Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 198 students
0.8 miles
1122 19th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162
(308)254-5853 0.8 7-8 198 - Sidney West Elementary School Grades: 5-6 | 192 students
0.9 miles
2350 Osage St
Sidney, NE 69162
(308)254-0960 0.9 5-6 192
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