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Ward Elementary School

3750 Paint Brush
Abilene, TX 79606
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 494 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Ward Elementary School's student population of 494 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
494 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 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 Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#3455 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Ward Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Ward Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Ward Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
32%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Ward Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Ward Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Ward Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas 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 Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Ward Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ward Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Ward Elementary School is ranked #3455 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Ward Elementary School?
494 students attend Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Ward Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward Elementary School?
Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ward Elementary School offer ?
Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Ward Elementary School part of?
Ward Elementary School is part of Abilene Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Ward Elementary School located?
Ward Elementary School is located in the Park Central Area neighborhood of Abilene, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 494 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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