Very Good
#224 of 967 schools in NE
Top 23% in state
Eastward Elementary School
Elementary School · Neligh-oakdale Schools · Neligh, NE
A Neligh-oakdale Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
600 J ST PO BOX 149, Neligh, NE 68756
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eastward Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eastward Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,326
Median home value
$150,200
Median rent
$831/mo
College educated
22%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Neligh-oakdale Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,892NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eastward Elementary School is listed in NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eastward Elementary School
Eastward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neligh, NE, part of Neligh-oakdale Schools, serving approximately 96 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #224 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eastward Elementary School
What grades does Eastward Elementary School serve?
Eastward Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Eastward Elementary School?
Eastward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastward Elementary School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eastward Elementary School rank in NE?
Eastward Elementary School ranks #224 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Eastward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eastward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eastward Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eastward Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Eastward Elementary School a charter school?
No, Eastward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eastward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Eastward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eastward Elementary School?
45.8% of students at Eastward Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Antelope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (402) 887-5290
- Area population (ZIP 68756)
- 1,932
- Area average commute
- 12.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 68756; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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