Very Good
#263 of 967 schools in NE
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Westward Elementary School
Elementary School · Neligh-oakdale Schools · Neligh, NE
A Neligh-oakdale Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
600 J ST PO BOX 149, Neligh, NE 68756
- 12:1 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
46.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Westward 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat 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.
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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
- #2 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
Westward Elementary School is listed in NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Westward Elementary School
Westward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neligh, NE, part of Neligh-oakdale Schools, serving approximately 96 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 967 schools in NE. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Westward Elementary School
What grades does Westward Elementary School serve?
Westward Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Westward Elementary School?
Westward Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Westward Elementary School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Westward Elementary School rank in NE?
Westward Elementary School ranks #263 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Westward Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Westward Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Westward Elementary School a charter school?
No, Westward Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Westward Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Westward Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Westward Elementary School?
46.9% of students at Westward 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Antelope County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (402) 887-4754
- 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.
- 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 68756; 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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