Serving 617 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 617 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John F. Ward Elementary serves the northwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
John F Ward Elementary School's student population of 617 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
617 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
John F Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Ward Elementary School is 0.73, 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
#1400 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
13%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, White and Blue
School Mascot
Stars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Ward Elementary School's ranking?
John F Ward Elementary School is ranked #1400 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John F Ward Elementary School often compared to?
John F Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clear Lake City Elementary School, North Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John F Ward Elementary School?
617 students attend John F Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of John F Ward Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John F Ward Elementary School?
John F Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F Ward Elementary School offer ?
John F Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John F Ward Elementary School part of?
John F Ward Elementary School is part of Clear Creek Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John F Ward Elementary School located?
John F Ward Elementary School is located in the Clear Lake neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Clear Lake.
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