Westward Elementary School serves 96 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Westward Elementary School's student population of 96 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westward Elementary School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
n/a
7%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westward Elementary School?
96 students attend Westward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Westward Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westward Elementary School?
Westward Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Westward Elementary School offer ?
Westward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Westward Elementary School part of?
Westward Elementary School is part of Neligh-Oakdale Schools School District.
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