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North Ward Elementary School

Summary:

North Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sidney Public Schools in Sidney, Nebraska, serving 186 students in grades 3-4. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with 3rd-grade proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics exceeding state averages, but 4th-grade proficiency rates falling below. Over the past few years, the school's performance has fluctuated, with proficiency rates ranging from 45% to 67% in ELA and 38% to 74% in Math.

North Ward Elementary School faces some challenges, including a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 50.54% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The school has also experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 9.2% to 21.5% over the past few years. Compared to the nearby South Ward Elementary School and Central Elementary School, North Ward's academic performance is generally on par or slightly higher.

Despite these challenges, North Ward Elementary School's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are comparable to the nearby schools, which could be a positive factor in supporting student learning. Addressing the root causes of the school's fluctuating academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates, as well as providing additional support and resources for students from low-income families, could be crucial in improving the overall educational experience for the students at North Ward Elementary School.


Detail:

Public 3-4

 434 16th Ave
       Sidney, NE  69162-1200

(308) 254-5855

District: Sidney Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
244th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,263 Help


Students who attend North Ward Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sidney Middle School
    West Elementary School
High:    Sidney High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  161

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Asian:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Ward Elementary School ranks worse than 57% of elementary schools in Nebraska. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.33. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details North Ward Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Sidney Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), Hispanic (5%), Asian (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Sidney Public Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School is 14.2. 1 elementary schools in the Sidney Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Ward Elementary School is $15,263. 1 elementary schools in the Sidney Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Ward Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Ward Elementary School 244th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See North Ward Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Sidney Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sidney Public Schools 109th of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Ward Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at North Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 51.74 271st 502 46.0%
2015 48.10 262nd 488 46.3%
2016 53.87 227th 480 52.7%
2017 59.06 187th 459 59.3%
2018 54.43 204th 450 54.7%
2019 48.81 238th 452 47.3%
2021 60.00 160th 442 63.8%
2022 35.92 312th 457 31.7%
2023 38.20 313th 459 31.8%
2024 52.33 244th 428 43.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.37 47th 57 17.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.19 77th 281 72.6%
2019 51.19 157th 298 47.3%
2021 54.08 121st 264 54.2%
2022 43.84 153rd 259 40.9%
2023 33.36 232nd 312 25.6%
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Rank History for Female students at North Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.20 153rd 341 55.1%
2019 48.88 171st 349 51.0%
2021 48.55 160th 318 49.7%
2022 28.32 252nd 337 25.2%
2023 42.97 197th 349 43.6%
2024 44.93 124th 203 38.9%
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Rank History for Male students at North Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.48 171st 347 50.7%
2019 43.19 219th 367 40.3%
2021 60.91 111th 328 66.2%
2022 34.98 237th 356 33.4%
2023 32.33 268th 366 26.8%
2024 52.48 109th 203 46.3%
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Rank History for White students at North Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.44 218th 391 44.2%
2019 36.44 261st 391 33.2%
2021 43.72 206th 368 44.0%
2022 23.63 323rd 388 16.8%
2023 27.87 300th 385 22.1%
2024 37.29 193rd 261 26.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for North Ward Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 240 0 0 15 4 n/a n/a 0 259
1989 221 1 0 24 1 n/a n/a 0 247
1990 225 0 0 11 1 n/a n/a 0 237
1991 199 0 0 11 7 n/a n/a 0 217
1992 202 0 0 28 3 n/a n/a 0 233
1993 152 0 1 14 5 n/a n/a 0 172
1994 142 0 2 18 4 n/a n/a 0 166
1995 122 1 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1996 122 1 0 22 1 n/a n/a 0 146
1997 135 0 0 25 3 n/a n/a 0 163
1998 144 0 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 158
1999 114 1 0 9 11 n/a n/a 12 147
2000 113 0 2 17 8 n/a n/a 0 140
2001 96 1 0 26 10 n/a n/a 0 133
2002 86 1 3 16 7 n/a n/a 0 113
2003 86 1 3 16 7 n/a n/a 0 113
2004 140 4 2 7 5 n/a n/a 0 158
2005 158 1 3 14 2 n/a n/a 0 178
2006 160 2 2 20 3 n/a n/a 0 187
2007 145 0 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 173
2008 183 0 2 23 1 n/a n/a 0 209
2009 185 1 2 25 3 n/a n/a 0 216
2010 174 2 9 17 1 n/a n/a 0 203
2011 168 1 10 23 0 0 3 0 205
2012 168 1 6 23 1 0 3 0 202
2013 177 2 8 27 0 0 3 0 217
2014 170 1 9 19 0 0 4 0 203
2015 160 0 10 20 2 0 6 0 198
2016 175 1 9 17 1 0 5 0 208
2017 174 1 4 22 1 0 3 0 205
2018 171 2 3 20 1 0 6 0 203
2019 164 2 1 19 1 0 7 0 194
2020 157 1 2 19 1 0 4 0 184
2021 132 5 5 16 1 0 2 0 161
2022 138 4 8 22 1 0 0 0 173
2023 156 3 6 20 0 0 1 0 186
2024 145 2 3 8 1 0 2 0 161

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 North Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 12.5 20.7 16.2
1989 247 12.4 19.9 16.2
1990 237 11.9 19.9 17.7
1991 217 11.9 18.2 18.4
1992 233 12.4 18.7 19.3
1993 172 9.5 18.1 18.6
1994 166 9.8 16.9 19.3
1995 146 9.8 14.9 42.5
1996 146 9.8 14.9 42.5
1997 163 10.4 15.7 55.2
1998 158 10.4 15.2 57
1999 147 10.4 14.1 79.3
2000 140 10.9 12.8 70.7
2001 133 10.8 12.3 83.5
2002 113 9.8 11.5 69
2003 113 9.8 11.5 69
2004 158 11.9 13.3 55.1
2005 178 12.6 14.1 47.2
2006 187 15.2 12.3 44.9
2007 173 13.5 12.8 44.5
2008 209 11.0 19.0 33
2009 216 16.7 12.9 34.3
2010 203 16.2 12.5 31
2011 205 16.2 12.6 36.1
2012 202 16.2 12.4 40.6
2013 217 16.0 13.5 36.4
2014 203 15.0 13.5 37.9
2015 198 15.0 13.2 37.9
2016 208 16.0 13.0 36.5
2017 205 16.0 12.7 47.3
2018 203 13.6 14.8 42.9
2019 194 13.6 14.2 44.3
2020 184 13.5 13.6 40.8
2021 161 11.7 13.6 44.1
2022 173 13.6 12.7 47.4
2023 186 13.7 13.5 50.5
2024 161 11.2 14.2 56.5

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 North Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 259 12.5 20.7 16.2
1989 247 12.4 19.9 16.2
1990 237 11.9 19.9 17.7
1991 217 11.9 18.2 18.4
1992 233 12.4 18.7 19.3
1993 172 9.5 18.1 18.6
1994 166 9.8 16.9 19.3
1995 146 9.8 14.9 42.5
1996 146 9.8 14.9 42.5
1997 163 10.4 15.7 55.2
1998 158 10.4 15.2 57
1999 147 10.4 14.1 79.3
2000 140 10.9 12.8 70.7
2001 133 10.8 12.3 83.5
2002 113 9.8 11.5 69
2003 113 9.8 11.5 69
2004 158 11.9 13.3 55.1
2005 178 12.6 14.1 47.2
2006 187 15.2 12.3 44.9
2007 173 13.5 12.8 44.5
2008 209 11.0 19.0 33
2009 216 16.7 12.9 34.3
2010 203 16.2 12.5 31
2011 205 16.2 12.6 36.1
2012 202 16.2 12.4 40.6
2013 217 16.0 13.5 36.4
2014 203 15.0 13.5 37.9
2015 198 15.0 13.2 37.9
2016 208 16.0 13.0 36.5
2017 205 16.0 12.7 47.3
2018 203 13.6 14.8 42.9
2019 194 13.6 14.2 44.3
2020 184 13.5 13.6 40.8
2021 161 11.7 13.6 44.1
2022 173 13.6 12.7 47.4
2023 186 13.7 13.5 50.5
2024 161 11.2 14.2 56.5

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Ward Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $878 (6.5%) $11,764 (87.2%) $13,494
2020 $1,738 (12.3%) $11,539 (81.5%) $14,163
2021 $2,041 (13.4%) $12,239 (80.1%) $15,288
2022 $1,675 (11.7%) $11,267 (78.8%) $14,306
2023 $1,380 (9.0%) $12,438 (81.5%) $15,263

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Ward Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 238th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 313th of 459 Elementary schools
 15.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Ward Elementary School)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Public Schools)6059
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Ward Elementary School)5657
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Sidney Public Schools)5657
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Ward Elementary School)6352
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sidney Public Schools)6352
 11%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Ward Elementary School)3743
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Sidney Public Schools)3743
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students194186
 4.1%
African American23
 50%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic1920
 5.3%
Pacific Islander00
White164156
 4.9%
Two or More Races71
 85.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.3%50.5%
 6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about North Ward Elementary School

In the 2023-24 school year, 161 students attended North Ward Elementary School.

Students at North Ward Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

North Ward Elementary School ranks 244th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend North Ward Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sidney Middle School
Middle : West Elementary School
High : Sidney High School


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