Western Public School (Closed 2007)

204 E Spruce Box 488
Western, NE 68464
Western Public School serves 18 students in grades Prekindergarten-8. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
18 students

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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

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American Indian
6%
1%
Hispanic
5%
23%
White
89%
61%

Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
11%
0.20
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%

Showing 1998–2025. View full 38-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Western Public School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Western Public School?
18 students attend Western Public School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Western Public School students are White, 6% of students are American Indian, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Western Public School?
Western Public School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Western Public School offer ?
Western Public School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Western Public School part of?
Western Public School is part of Western Public School District.

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