East Ward Elementary School serves 160 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
160 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
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 East Ward Elementary School?
160 students attend East Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of East Ward Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does East Ward Elementary School offer ?
East Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is East Ward Elementary School part of?
East Ward Elementary School is part of MC Cook Public Schools School District.
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