Westward Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

 500 West 8th St
       Neligh, NE  68756-0149


(402) 887-4754

District: Neligh-Oakdale Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $23,655 Help


Students who attend Westward Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Neligh-Oakdale High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.5 Help
Number of students:  109

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.8%
Hispanic:
7.3%
African American:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.6% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.8%), Hispanic (7.3%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westward Elementary School is 10.5. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westward Elementary School is $23,655.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Westward Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Neligh-Oakdale Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Neligh-Oakdale Schools 148th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Westward Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2017 115 2 0 9 0 0 2 0 128
2018 120 1 0 7 0 0 2 0 130
2019 114 1 0 3 0 0 2 0 120
2020 118 0 0 3 0 0 2 0 123
2021 106 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 115
2022 95 0 0 9 0 0 3 0 107
2023 99 1 0 8 0 0 1 0 109

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Westward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 128 9.1 13.9 35.9
2018 130 10.1 12.7 30
2019 120 10.4 11.5 36.7
2020 123 9.1 13.5 34.1
2021 115 8.9 12.7 40.9
2022 107 8.9 11.9 36.4
2023 109 10.3 10.5 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Westward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2017 128 9.1 13.9 35.9
2018 130 10.1 12.7 30
2019 120 10.4 11.5 36.7
2020 123 9.1 13.5 34.1
2021 115 8.9 12.7 40.9
2022 107 8.9 11.9 36.4
2023 109 10.3 10.5 48.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Westward Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $534 (3.4%) $13,789 (87.2%) $15,818
2020 $1,058 (7.0%) $13,060 (86.7%) $15,064
2021 $1,358 (7.2%) $15,983 (84.9%) $18,822
2022 $2,669 (11.2%) $19,538 (82.2%) $23,756
2023 $1,700 (7.2%) $20,465 (86.5%) $23,655

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westward Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students120109
 9.2%
African American11
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic38
 166.7%
Pacific Islander00
White11499
 13.2%
Two or More Races21
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.7%48.6%
 12%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Westward Elementary School

Students at Westward Elementary School are 91% White, 7% Hispanic.

Students who attend Westward Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Neligh-Oakdale High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 109 students attended Westward Elementary School.


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