- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sidney, NE
North Ward Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for North Ward Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317671001600
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Ward Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Ward Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sidney, NE.
School address
District: Sidney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317671001600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
North Ward Elementary School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 317671001600 · Sidney, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
186 enr · 14.3:1 · 41.4% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney High School (329 students)
North Ward Elementary School shrank from 186 students in 2022-23 to 161 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 13.8 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
North Ward Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sidney High Sc
Sidney High School
329 students
- South Ward Ele
South Ward Elementary School
261 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary School
238 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
223 students
- This school
North Ward Elementary School
186 students
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
152 students
What this shows North Ward Elementary School reports 186 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Ward Elementary School compares
North Ward Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.4% | ▲ 34% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 186 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
186
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 63% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 186 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sidney Public Schools reports $13,629 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Ward Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Ward Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sidney Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Ward Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 261
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 238
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 152
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~186 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Ward Elementary School
How many students attend North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has 186 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sidney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 186 (2022-23) → 161 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Ward Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 6% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Ward Elementary School?
41.4% of students at North Ward Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Ward Elementary School?
North Ward Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Ward Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, North Ward Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Sidney, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Sidney on the city page.
What other schools are in Sidney Public Schools?
Besides North Ward Elementary School, Sidney Public Schools also operates Sidney High School (329 students), South Ward Elementary School (261 students), and West Elementary School (238 students). See the Sidney Public Schools district page for the complete list.