Emma B. Ward Elementary School
Tel:
(502)839-4236
- Emma B. Ward Elementary School serves 471 students in grades 1-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 53% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 56%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 23%.
School Overview
- Emma B. Ward Elementary School's student population of 471 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 1-5 |
| Total Students | 471 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Emma B. Ward Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Emma B. Ward Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KY) |
| Overall School Rank | #212 out of 1,251 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 56% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 11% |
| White | 92% | 77% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.39 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 34% | 54% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Anderson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KY Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Emma B. Ward Elementary School is Anderson County High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Anderson County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Anderson County Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lawrenceburg Anderson County Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 891 students
0.6 miles
1 Mustang Trail
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502)839-9261 0.6 6-8 891 - Lawrenceburg Kentucky Technical - Anderson County Technical Center Vocational School
0.8 miles
1500 Bypass North Us 127
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502)839-9465 0.8 n/a n/a - Lawrenceburg Anderson County High School Grades: 9-12 | 1084 students
1.1 miles
1 Bearcat Dr
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502)839-5118 1.1 9-12 1084 - Lawrenceburg Saffell Street Elementary School Grades: 1-5 | 458 students
1.1 miles
210 Saffell St
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502)839-3565 1.1 1-5 458 - Lawrenceburg Ezra Sparrow Early Childhood Center Grades: PK-K | 311 students
1.2 miles
1154 Bypass N
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502)839-2504 1.2 PK-K 311
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