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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3455 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
5%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
11%
13%
White
46%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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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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