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North Ward Elementary School

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Summary

North Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sidney Public Schools in Sidney, Nebraska, serving 186 students in grades 3-4. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding state averages, but 4th-grade proficiency rates falling below. Over the past few years, the school's performance has fluctuated, with proficiency rates ranging from 45% to 67% in ELA and 38% to 74% in Math.

North Ward Elementary School faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.2% to 21.5% over the past few years. Compared to the nearby South Ward Elementary School and Central Elementary School, North Ward's academic performance is generally on par or slightly higher.

Despite these challenges, North Ward Elementary School's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are comparable to the nearby schools, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning. Addressing the root causes of the school's fluctuating academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, as well as providing additional support and resources for students from low-income families, could be crucial in improving the overall educational experience for the students at North Ward Elementary School.

161

Students ?

14.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

56.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

434 16th Ave
Sidney, NE 69162-1200

(308) 254-5855

District: Sidney Public Schools

Students who attend North Ward Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sidney Middle School
	West Elementary School
High:	Sidney High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Hispanic:

5.0%

Asian:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 46th percentile in 2010 → 43rd in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nebraska average (53% vs 58% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Nebraska avg58%

Not ranked this year

North Ward Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	52.3	244 of 428	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.2	313 of 459	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.9	312 of 457	31.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.0	160 of 442	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.8	238 of 452	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.4	204 of 450	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	59.1	187 of 459	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2016	53.9	227 of 480	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2015	48.1	262 of 488	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.7	271 of 502	46.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	44.9	124 of 203	38.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.0	197 of 349	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.3	252 of 337	25.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	48.5	160 of 318	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	48.9	171 of 349	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	54.2	153 of 341	55.1%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	33.4	232 of 312	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.8	153 of 259	40.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	54.1	121 of 264	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.2	157 of 298	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.2	77 of 281	72.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	52.5	109 of 203	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.3	268 of 366	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.0	237 of 356	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	60.9	111 of 328	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	43.2	219 of 367	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.5	171 of 347	50.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2023	30.4	47 of 57	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nebraska percentile	Rating
2024	37.3	193 of 261	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	27.9	300 of 385	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.6	323 of 388	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	43.7	206 of 368	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.4	261 of 391	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.4	218 of 391	44.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2024)46th percentile+3 vs school

Female (2024)39th percentile-4 vs school

White (2024)26th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)26th percentile-6 vs school

Special Education (2023)18th percentile-14 vs school

By subject vs Nebraska (2022-2023) ?

English Language Arts56%-4 vs state

Mathematics50%-8 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Ward Elementary School

How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended North Ward Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of North Ward Elementary School?

Students at North Ward Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is North Ward Elementary School in?

Sidney Public Schools

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