EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS school district, located in NELIGH, NE with about 103 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 10 teachers, EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located at 600 J St in Neligh, Nebraska, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Neligh-Oakdale Public School District. As a small-town elementary school, it focuses on providing a supportive and nurturing learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of young students. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social responsibility, and community engagement, striving to prepare children for their future educational endeavors through a structured curriculum and individualized attention.

Beyond its academic offerings, Eastward Elementary serves as an essential hub for the Neligh community. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere where educators, parents, and students collaborate to create a positive school culture. By utilizing its location in the heart of Neligh, the school often integrates local values and community involvement into the student experience, ensuring that children receive a well-rounded education that emphasizes both classroom mastery and personal character development.

For more information, contact EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (402) 887-5290 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 J ST
NELIGH, NE 68756-0149
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EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in NELIGH, NE with about 103 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nebraska

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Not applicable
Total Students:
103
Teachers:
10.42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 103 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.

White
91.3%
Hispanic/Latino
6.8%
Two or more races
1.9%

Female
46.6%
Male
53.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.