South Ward Elementary School serves 162 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Ward Elementary School's student population of 162 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
162 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of South Ward Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
21%
Black
3%
7%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
162 students attend South Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of South Ward Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Ward Elementary School?
South Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to 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
What school district is South Ward Elementary School part of?
South Ward Elementary School is part of Sidney School District.
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