- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sidney, NE
West Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for West Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 317671000076
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Elementary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Sidney · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 40.2%
- free-lunch eligible
West Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Sidney, NE.
School address
District: Sidney Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317671000076 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
West Elementary School held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 317671000076 · Sidney, NE Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 18.3:1 · 40.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Sidney High School (329 students)
West Elementary School held near 162 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.2 → 13.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
West 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
- This school
West Elementary School
238 students
- Central Elemen
Central Elementary School
223 students
- North Ward Ele
North Ward Elementary School
186 students
- Sidney Middle
Sidney Middle School
152 students
What this shows West Elementary School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Elementary School compares
West Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.2% | ▲ 30% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 92% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 1.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.1, West Elementary School is less mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
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 West Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Ward Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sidney Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West 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
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 186
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 (~238 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Elementary School
How many students attend West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sidney, NE. CCD year-over-year: 169 (2022-23) → 162 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 36% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Elementary School?
40.2% of students at West Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at West Elementary School is White at 86.6% of enrollment, in Sidney, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Elementary School?
West Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 West Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Sidney?
By Resource Investment Index, West Elementary School ranks #2 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 West Elementary School, Sidney Public Schools also operates Sidney High School (329 students), South Ward Elementary School (261 students), and Central Elementary School (223 students). See the Sidney Public Schools district page for the complete list.