Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, East Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in PA
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
East Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of East Ward Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
East Ward Elementary School is ranked #326 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend East Ward Elementary School?
557 students attend East Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of East Ward Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East Ward Elementary School?
East Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does East Ward Elementary School offer ?
East Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is East Ward Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 557 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 44%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 84% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
