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Westward Elementary School

500 West 8th St
Neligh, NE 68756
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Tel: (402) 887-4754
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Westward Elementary School serves 115 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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Westward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)

School Overview

Westward Elementary School's student population of 115 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends

GradeWestward Elementary School
Pre-K40
Kind24
119
232
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Total Students
115 students

Total Students Trends Over Years (2017-2025)

YearWestward Elementary School
2025115
202496
2023109
2022107
2021115
2020123
2019120
2018128
2017128
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2017-2025)

YearWestward Elementary School
20259
20249
202310
20229
20219
20209
201910
20189
20179
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Westward Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2017-2025)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
202513:112:1
202411:114:111:1
202311:114:110:1
202212:114:111:1
202113:114:111:1
202014:114:111:1
201912:114:111:1
201814:114:111:1
201714:114:111:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
23%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2024)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
20248%22%7%
20237%21%7%
20228%21%8%
20216%20%6%
20192%19%6%
20188%19%6%
20178%19%6%
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Black
n/a
7%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
20231%7%
20191%7%
20181%7%
20171%7%
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White
94%
61%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2024)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
202491%62%55%
202391%63%56%
202289%64%56%
202192%65%58%
201995%66%59%
201890%66%61%
201790%66%61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2017-2024)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
20241%5%3%
20231%5%3%
20223%4%3%
20212%4%3%
20192%4%3%
20181%4%
20171%4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.12
0.58

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2017-2025)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
20250.120.57
20240.170.560.32
20230.170.560.31
20220.200.540.32
20210.150.540.30
20190.100.530.30
20180.190.530.29
20170.190.530.29
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
35%

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2017-2025)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
202525%35%
202430%38%28%
202332%36%34%
202226%33%33%
202128%39%31%
202024%37%29%
201923%37%29%
201833%35%32%
201733%35%32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2017-2025)

YearWestward Elementary SchoolNebraskaNeligh-Oakdale Schools
202517%8%
202417%8%14%
202317%8%13%
202210%8%11%
202113%7%11%
202011%8%13%
201914%8%13%
20182%8%9%
20172%8%9%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Neligh-Oakdale Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Westward Elementary School?
115 students attend Westward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Westward Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 13:1, which is higher 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.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 115 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

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