South Ward Elementary School serves 181 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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 181 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ward Elementary School's student population of 181 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
181 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Ward Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. 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
1%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
181 students attend South Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of South Ward Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 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 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 (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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