South Ward Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sidney, Nebraska 69162 · Sidney Public Schools
#312 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska
#19890 of 50,301 nationally
About South Ward Elementary School
South Ward Elementary School is a public elementary located in Sidney, in the Sidney Public Schools school district of Nebraska, United States. It caters for Grades 1–3. In 2025 it enrolled 261 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 57.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 312th of 511 ranked elementary schools in Nebraska. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (53th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 261.
There are 5 schools in Sidney; South Ward Elementary School ranks 4th of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)–
- Reading proficiency (30%)–
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)50.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for South Ward Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 50.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
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Schools near South Ward Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Central Elementary School
Sidney · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
· 1.1 km away
Sidney Middle School
Sidney · Public middle · Grades 7–8
152 students · 1.2 km away
Sidney High School
Sidney · Public high · Grades 9–12
329 students · 1.3 km away
West Elementary School
Sidney · Public middle · Grades 4–6
238 students · 1.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Nebraska with a comparable Enrollment.
Knickrehm Elementary School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Centennial Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
Jefferson Intermediate School
Fairbury · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
259 students
Windy Hills Elementary School
Kearney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
259 students
Stolley Park Elem School
Grand Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
Eagle Elementary School
Eagle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
264 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Ward Elementary School a good school?
South Ward Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 57.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #312 of 511 in Nebraska. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does South Ward Elementary School rank in Nebraska?
South Ward Elementary School ranks #312 of 511 elementary schools in Nebraska and #19890 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
South Ward Elementary School had 261 students in 2025.
Is South Ward Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
South Ward Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades 1–3. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Ward Elementary School?
There are 4 schools within 15 km of South Ward Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.