How many students attend Westward Elementary School?

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

What is the racial makeup of Westward Elementary School?

Students at Westward Elementary School are 91% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of Westward Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Westward Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Neligh-Oakdale High School

Westward Elementary School

Public PK, KG-2

500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756-0149

(402) 887-4754

District: Neligh-Oakdale Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,655

Students who attend Westward Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Neligh-Oakdale High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 96

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.6%

Hispanic:

8.3%

Two or more races:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 46.9%

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.6%), Hispanic (8.3%), two or more races (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 46.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Westward Elementary School is 10.9. (See more...)

Compare Westward Elementary School employs 8.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Westward Elementary School is $23,655.

Schooldigger Rankings:

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Enrollment information for Westward Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	115	2	9	2	128
2018	120	1	7	2	130
2019	114	1	3	2	120
2020	118	0	3	2	123
2021	106	0	7	2	115
2022	95	0	9	3	107
2023	99	1	8	1	109
2024	87	0	8	1	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 Westward Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	128	9.1	13.9	35.9
2018	130	10.1	12.7	30
2019	120	10.4	11.5	36.7
2020	123	9.1	13.5	34.1
2021	115	8.9	12.7	40.9
2022	107	8.9	11.9	36.4
2023	109	10.3	10.5	48.6
2024	96	8.7	10.9	46.9

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 Westward Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	128	9.1	13.9	35.9
2018	130	10.1	12.7	30
2019	120	10.4	11.5	36.7
2020	123	9.1	13.5	34.1
2021	115	8.9	12.7	40.9
2022	107	8.9	11.9	36.4
2023	109	10.3	10.5	48.6
2024	96	8.7	10.9	46.9

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 Westward Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$534 (3.4%)	$13,789 (87.2%)	$15,818
2020	$1,058 (7.0%)	$13,060 (86.7%)	$15,064
2021	$1,358 (7.2%)	$15,983 (84.9%)	$18,822
2022	$2,669 (11.2%)	$19,538 (82.2%)	$23,756
2023	$1,700 (7.2%)	$20,465 (86.5%)	$23,655

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Westward Elementary School

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	120	109	9.2%
African American	1	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	8	166.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	114	99	13.2%
Two or More Races	2	1	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.7%	48.6%	12%

Schools Near Westward 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
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
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
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

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