WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS
500 WEST 8TH ST
NELIGH, NE 68756
115 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Westward Elementary School is located in Neligh, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Neligh-Oakdale Public School District. As a smaller, community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic development with the social and emotional growth of its students. The school typically focuses on core curricula while emphasizing the development of foundational literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills necessary for future success in middle and high school.

The school is an integral part of the small-town fabric of Neligh, often characterized by close-knit relationships between staff, students, and local families. By maintaining a supportive atmosphere, Westward Elementary aims to provide personalized attention to its learners, ensuring that students from various backgrounds have the resources and encouragement needed to reach their potential. As part of a rural Nebraska district, the school plays a vital role in upholding local educational standards while preparing its students to be engaged and productive members of the community.
115
Total Students
8.8
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    108 (93.9%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (4.3%)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.9%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)887-4754
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 115
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 40
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 19
Grade 2 32
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS
Charter School 93 Students
600 J ST
NELIGH, NE 68756 (0.6 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 6th