SOUTH WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2000 12TH AVE
SIDNEY, NE 69162
261 Students
Elementary School 1st - 3rd
School Overview
South Ward Elementary School is a public primary school located in Sidney, Nebraska, serving students within the Sidney Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment that prioritizes foundational academic development. As an elementary institution, it focuses on building essential literacy and numeracy skills while promoting social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for their eventual transition to middle school within the district.

The school benefits from its position within a smaller, tight-knit community, which typically allows for a more personalized approach to education and strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and community-oriented values, South Ward Elementary seeks to provide a stable, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage with their learning and develop the fundamental habits necessary for long-term academic success.
261
Total Students
18.7
Full-Time Teachers
14.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    236 (90.4%)
  • Hispanic
    18 (6.9%)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.9%)
  • Black
    2 (0.8%)
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: SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)254-5855
Grade Range: 1st - 3rd
Total Students: 261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 111
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* 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
Grade 1 82
Grade 2 95
Grade 3 84
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 223 Students
1110 16TH ST
SIDNEY, NE 69162 (0.7 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - K