Wayne West Elementary School (Closed 2013)

612 School View Dr
Wayne, NE 68787
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Wayne West Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-4. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was higher than the Nebraska state average of 74%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
(11-12)
80-84%
67%
(11-12)
80-84%
74%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
22%
Black
2%
7%
White
86%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NE state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NE state average).
How many students attend Wayne West Elementary School?
333 students attend Wayne West Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Wayne West Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wayne West Elementary School?
Wayne West Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wayne West Elementary School offer ?
Wayne West Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Wayne West Elementary School part of?
Wayne West Elementary School is part of Wayne Community Schools School District.

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