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Ward Central Elementary School

1570 Wilson Loop
Ward, AR 72176
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Ward Central Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20% in AR
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Ward Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ward Central Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Ward Central Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 997 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Central Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AR)
#127 out of 997 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ward Central Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ward Central Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Ward Central Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
19%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
84%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ward Central Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arkansas.
0.29
This chart displays the diversity score of Ward Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ward Central Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward Central Elementary School's ranking?
Ward Central Elementary School is ranked #127 out of 997 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Ward Central Elementary School?
494 students attend Ward Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Ward Central Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward Central Elementary School?
Ward Central Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ward Central Elementary School offer ?
Ward Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Ward Central Elementary School part of?
Ward Central Elementary School is part of Cabot School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 16%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

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