EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS
600 J ST
NELIGH, NE 68756
102 Students
Elementary School 3rd - 6th
School Overview
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.
102
Total Students
11.0
Full-Time Teachers
9.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    94 (92.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (5.9 %)
  • Black
    1 (1.0 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (1.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS
Phone: (402)887-5290
Grade Range: 3rd - 6th
Total Students: 102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 20

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 26
Grade 5 30
Grade 6 29
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
NELIGH-OAKDALE SCHOOLS
Charter School 109 Students
500 WEST 8TH ST
NELIGH, NE 68756 (0.6 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd