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#412 of 967 schools in NE
Top 43% in state
Based on limited data
South Ward Elementary School
Elementary School · Sidney Public Schools · Sidney, NE
A Sidney Public Schools elementary school serving grades 1st – 2nd.
1101 21ST AVE, Sidney, NE 69162
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on NE statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Ward 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sidney), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,147
Median home value
$140,400
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
60.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 69162; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Sidney Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,629NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Ward Elementary School is listed in SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Ward Elementary School
South Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sidney, NE, part of Sidney Public Schools, serving approximately 181 students in grades 1st-2nd with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #412 of 967 schools in NE. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Ward Elementary School
What grades does South Ward Elementary School serve?
South Ward Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 2nd.
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
South Ward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Ward Elementary School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Ward Elementary School rank in NE?
South Ward Elementary School ranks #412 of 967 schools in NE.
What is South Ward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Ward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is South Ward Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Ward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Ward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Ward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Ward Elementary School?
51.9% of students at South Ward 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
- 1st – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 181
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Cheyenne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.6%
- Phone
- (308) 254-5855
- Area population (ZIP 69162)
- 7,169
- Area median age
- 40.2
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 69162; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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