South Ward Elementary School

Public 1-2

 2000 12th Ave
       Sidney, NE  69162-2382


(308) 254-5855

District: Sidney Public Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,072 Help


Students who attend South Ward Elementary School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.0 Help
Number of students:  162

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
Hispanic:
5.6%
African American:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details South Ward Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Sidney Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), Hispanic (5.6%), African American (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sidney Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Ward Elementary School is 12, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Sidney Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Ward Elementary School is $15,072, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Sidney Public Schools District!
Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Sidney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney Public Schools 127th of 212 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for South Ward Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 276 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1989 273 2 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 280
1990 326 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 336
1991 347 0 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1992 337 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 344
1993 289 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 296
1994 263 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 270
1995 233 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1996 233 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1997 224 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 231
1998 215 1 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 226
1999 233 1 1 4 0 n/a n/a 7 246
2000 216 0 1 12 0 n/a n/a 0 229
2001 203 3 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 223
2002 190 3 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2003 190 3 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 206
2004 178 0 3 21 3 n/a n/a 0 205
2005 174 1 2 21 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2006 170 1 5 23 1 n/a n/a 0 200
2007 195 1 11 25 5 n/a n/a 0 237
2008 209 1 12 18 3 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 213 3 14 25 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2010 205 3 13 24 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2011 204 0 14 32 0 0 4 0 254
2012 201 0 15 24 1 0 5 0 246
2013 204 1 4 11 6 0 3 0 229
2014 233 1 4 16 2 0 3 0 259
2015 196 0 4 16 0 0 1 0 217
2016 202 0 5 16 0 0 4 0 227
2017 187 0 2 17 1 0 4 0 211
2018 172 1 4 14 0 0 5 0 196
2019 144 4 6 14 2 0 2 0 172
2020 152 3 6 19 1 0 0 0 181
2021 152 2 5 17 0 0 0 0 176
2022 153 5 4 6 1 0 2 0 171
2023 140 5 3 9 1 0 4 0 162

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 South Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 12.5 22.5 16.3
1989 280 13.6 20.5 16.1
1990 336 17.1 19.6 17.6
1991 357 17.1 20.8 18.5
1992 344 15.1 22.7 19.5
1993 296 13.0 22.8 18.9
1994 270 12.8 21.1 19.3
1995 239 12.3 19.4 11.3
1996 239 12.3 19.4 11.3
1997 231 11.8 19.6 10.8
1998 226 11.3 20.0 7.1
1999 246 12.8 19.2 14.2
2000 229 13.8 16.6 20.1
2001 223 15.6 14.3 32.3
2002 206 16.0 12.9 34
2003 206 16.0 12.9 34
2004 205 13.3 15.4 45.9
2005 198 13.9 14.2 41.9
2006 200 15.3 13.1 32
2007 237 16.5 14.4 33.8
2008 243 21.0 11.6 24.3
2009 255 17.7 14.4 35.7
2010 245 17.7 13.8 30.6
2011 254 18.2 13.9 31.5
2012 246 17.7 13.8 30.1
2013 229 17.0 13.4 27.5
2014 259 17.0 15.2 35.5
2015 217 14.0 15.5 36.9
2016 227 16.0 14.1 36.6
2017 211 15.0 13.9 42.7
2018 196 14.5 13.5 36.7
2019 172 12.4 13.8 42.4
2020 181 12.9 14.0 47.5
2021 176 13.7 12.8 43.2
2022 171 12.5 13.6 55
2023 162 13.5 12.0 53.7

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 South Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 282 12.5 22.5 16.3
1989 280 13.6 20.5 16.1
1990 336 17.1 19.6 17.6
1991 357 17.1 20.8 18.5
1992 344 15.1 22.7 19.5
1993 296 13.0 22.8 18.9
1994 270 12.8 21.1 19.3
1995 239 12.3 19.4 11.3
1996 239 12.3 19.4 11.3
1997 231 11.8 19.6 10.8
1998 226 11.3 20.0 7.1
1999 246 12.8 19.2 14.2
2000 229 13.8 16.6 20.1
2001 223 15.6 14.3 32.3
2002 206 16.0 12.9 34
2003 206 16.0 12.9 34
2004 205 13.3 15.4 45.9
2005 198 13.9 14.2 41.9
2006 200 15.3 13.1 32
2007 237 16.5 14.4 33.8
2008 243 21.0 11.6 24.3
2009 255 17.7 14.4 35.7
2010 245 17.7 13.8 30.6
2011 254 18.2 13.9 31.5
2012 246 17.7 13.8 30.1
2013 229 17.0 13.4 27.5
2014 259 17.0 15.2 35.5
2015 217 14.0 15.5 36.9
2016 227 16.0 14.1 36.6
2017 211 15.0 13.9 42.7
2018 196 14.5 13.5 36.7
2019 172 12.4 13.8 42.4
2020 181 12.9 14.0 47.5
2021 176 13.7 12.8 43.2
2022 171 12.5 13.6 55
2023 162 13.5 12.0 53.7

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 South Ward Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $803 (6.8%) $10,798 (91.8%) $11,763
2020 $1,193 (9.3%) $10,795 (84.3%) $12,810
2021 $1,024 (7.4%) $11,884 (86.4%) $13,754
2022 $1,117 (8.0%) $11,623 (83.1%) $13,980
2023 $1,442 (9.6%) $12,154 (80.6%) $15,072

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Ward Elementary School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students172162
 5.8%
African American45
 25%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic149
 35.7%
Pacific Islander00
White144140
 2.8%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%53.7%
 11.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Ward Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 162 students attended South Ward Elementary School.

Students who attend South Ward Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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

Students at South Ward Elementary School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.


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