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).
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.
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?
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