Eastward Elementary School

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Eastward Elementary School ranks 206 th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Eastward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Neligh, Nebraska, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 102 students. The school is part of the Neligh-Oakdale Schools district and has been ranked between 169th and 260th out of around 450 Nebraska elementary schools, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Eastward Elementary has shown mixed performance on state assessments, with some grade levels and subjects performing well, such as 5th grade math and science, while struggling in others, particularly in 6th grade English Language Arts. The school has also faced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 9.7% to 23.2% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Eastward Elementary has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 49.07% to 53.92% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, also higher than the state average.

Interestingly, nearby schools like Plainview Elementary, Summerland Elementary, and Elkhorn Valley Elementary, which serve similar student populations, generally perform better on state assessments and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. However, Elgin Elementary, which also has a high percentage of low-socioeconomic students, outperforms Eastward Elementary, suggesting that factors beyond just socioeconomic status may be at play. By addressing the identified areas of concern and learning from the successes of nearby higher-performing schools, Eastward Elementary may be able to improve its overall performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 3-6

600 J St
Neligh, NE 68756-0149

(402) 887-5290

District: Neligh-Oakdale Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
206^th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,679

Students who attend Eastward Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Neligh-Oakdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 9.7

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.7%

Hispanic:

5.2%

Two or more races:

2.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eastward Elementary School ranks better than 51.9% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.7%), Hispanic (5.2%), two or more races (2.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eastward Elementary School is 9.7. (See more...)

Compare Eastward Elementary School employs 9.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eastward Elementary School is $18,679.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Eastward Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Eastward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	59.02	169^th	452	62.6%
2021	57.26	183^rd	442	58.6%
2022	45.34	260^th	457	43.1%
2023	52.73	222^nd	459	51.6%
2024	59.26	206^th	428	51.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eastward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	62.88	101^st	298	66.1%
2021	69.86	56^th	264	78.8%
2022	63.47	88^th	259	66.0%
2023	49.76	162^nd	312	48.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Eastward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	42.31	186^th	318	41.5%
2022	29.76	247^th	337	26.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Eastward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2021	73.63	65^th	328	80.2%
2022	49.06	184^th	356	48.3%
2023	45.61	203^rd	366	44.5%

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Rank History for White students at Eastward Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NE State Percentile
2019	56.04	157^th	391	59.8%
2021	47.85	179^th	368	51.4%
2022	31.02	291^st	388	25.0%
2023	34.48	265^th	385	31.2%

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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Eastward Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	94	0	7	2	103
2018	94	0	7	2	103
2019	89	0	9	2	100
2020	103	1	10	1	115
2021	100	1	6	1	108
2022	107	1	11	2	121
2023	94	1	6	1	102
2024	89	0	5	2	96

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 Eastward Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	103	11.5	8.9	47.6
2018	103	10.4	9.8	54.4
2019	100	10.2	9.7	56
2020	115	11.1	10.3	53.9
2021	108	10.3	10.4	49.1
2022	121	10.6	11.4	53.7
2023	102	11.0	9.2	53.9
2024	96	9.8	9.7	45.8

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 Eastward Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	103	11.5	8.9	47.6
2018	103	10.4	9.8	54.4
2019	100	10.2	9.7	56
2020	115	11.1	10.3	53.9
2021	108	10.3	10.4	49.1
2022	121	10.6	11.4	53.7
2023	102	11.0	9.2	53.9
2024	96	9.8	9.7	45.8

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 Eastward Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$658 (4.3%)	$12,207 (80.2%)	$15,221
2020	$871 (6.4%)	$11,297 (82.4%)	$13,706
2021	$821 (5.6%)	$11,976 (81.8%)	$14,641
2022	$1,509 (8.9%)	$13,865 (82.0%)	$16,916
2023	$1,675 (9.0%)	$15,080 (80.7%)	$18,679

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eastward Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 169^th of 452 Elementary schools	Ranks 222^nd of 459 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Eastward Elementary School)	69	65	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	69	65	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	56	63	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Eastward Elementary School)	73	56	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	73	56	17%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	58	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Eastward Elementary School)	67	47	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	67	47	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	58	55	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Eastward Elementary School)	18	77	59%
5th Grade Mathematics (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	18	77	59%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	54	65	11%
5th Grade Science (Eastward Elementary School)	54	83	29%
5th Grade Science (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	54	83	29%
5th Grade Science (Nebraska)	68	76	8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eastward Elementary School)	63	41	22%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	63	41	22%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)	49	55	6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eastward Elementary School)	68	59	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Neligh-Oakdale Schools)	68	59	9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)	55	57	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	100	102	2%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	9	6	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	94	5.6%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56%	53.9%	2.1%

Schools Near Eastward Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eastward Elementary School	Public	3-6	600 J St	Neligh	68756	Antelope County	Neligh-Oakdale Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 887-5290	96	10	9.7	45.8%	89 (92.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.1%)	59.3	206^th of 428 public elementary schools	51.9%		52.7	222^nd of 459 public elementary schools	51.6%	16	$18,679	$1,675	$15,080
Westward Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	500 West 8th St	Neligh	68756	Antelope County	Neligh-Oakdale Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 887-4754	96	9	10.9	46.9%	87 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)								(n/a)	$23,655	$1,700	$20,465
Elgin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	101 N 4th St	Elgin	68636	Antelope County	Elgin Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 843-2455	115	11	10.4	53.0%	104 (90.4%)	1 (0.9%)	10 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	$20,571	$1,172	$18,632
Elkhorn Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	601 S Madison Street	Tilden	68781	Madison County	Elkhorn Valley Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 368-5301	259	21	12.5	27.4%	238 (91.9%)	3 (1.2%)	16 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	78.6	82^nd of 428 public elementary schools	80.8%		74.1	108^th of 459 public elementary schools	76.5%	26	$18,731	$980	$15,277
Summerland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	51293 857th Rd	Ewing	68735	Holt County	Summerland Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	No	(402) 626-7534	237	22	10.8	47.7%	218 (92.0%)	4 (1.7%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	46.5	266^th of 428 public elementary schools	37.9%		64.2	167^th of 459 public elementary schools	63.6%	99	$20,633	$1,455	$16,289
Plainview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	301 W Woodland Ave	Plainview	68769	Pierce County	Plainview Public Schools	(n/a)	(n/a)	No	Yes	(402) 582-3808	215	15	14.0	50.7%	197 (91.6%)	2 (0.9%)	14 (6.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47	264^th of 428 public elementary schools	38.3%		38.3	310^th of 459 public elementary schools	32.5%	46	$16,428	$1,414	$13,309

Frequently Asked Questions about Eastward Elementary School

How many students attend Eastward Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 96 students attended Eastward Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Eastward Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Eastward Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Neligh-Oakdale High School

Is Eastward Elementary School a good school?

Eastward Elementary School ranks 206^th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Eastward Elementary School?

Students at Eastward Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Eastward Elementary School in?

Neligh-Oakdale Schools

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