West Ward Elementary School serves 98 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
98 students
Total Classroom Teachers (02-03)
8 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
87%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
MC Cook Public Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Ward Elementary School?
98 students attend West Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of West Ward Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does West Ward Elementary School offer ?
West Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is West Ward Elementary School part of?
West Ward Elementary School is part of MC Cook Public Schools.
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