WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2350 OSAGE ST
SIDNEY, NE 69162
169 Students
Middle School 5th - 6th
School Overview
West Elementary School, located at 2350 Osage St in Sidney, Nebraska, serves as a primary educational facility within the Sidney Public Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-aged students. By focusing on foundational learning and community engagement, the school plays a vital role in the Sidney area, aiming to prepare its pupils for future academic success in a supportive and structured setting.

The school is characterized by its commitment to the local community and the utilization of standard educational curricula designed to meet state benchmarks. As part of a smaller school district, West Elementary emphasizes a student-centered approach, prioritizing teacher-student relationships and a collaborative atmosphere. Families in Sidney rely on the institution not only for its classroom instruction but also as a central hub for childhood development and local school spirit.
169
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    141 (83.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    19 (11.2 %)
  • Asian
    4 (2.4 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
  • Two or More
    2 (1.2 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone: (308)254-5855
Grade Range: 5th - 6th
Total Students: 169
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 100
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 17

* 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 5 70
Grade 6 99
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
SIDNEY MIDDLE SCHOOL
SIDNEY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Charter School 187 Students
1122 19TH AVE
SIDNEY, NE 69162 (0.4 miles away)
Middle School 7th - 8th