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West 5th Elementary School (Closed 2015)

500 West H
Ogallala, NE 69153
(School attendance zone shown in map)
West 5th Elementary School serves 89 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten. 
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NE)
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
20%
22%
Black
1%
7%
White
72%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend West 5th Elementary School?
89 students attend West 5th Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of West 5th Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West 5th Elementary School?
West 5th Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does West 5th Elementary School offer ?
West 5th Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is West 5th Elementary School part of?
West 5th Elementary School is part of Ogallala ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools.

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