Ward Central Elementary School
Tel:
(501)843-9601
- Ward Central Elementary School serves 592 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 54% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
School Overview
- Ward Central Elementary School's student population of 592 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 592 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ward Central Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ward Central Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #486 out of 999 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 47% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 53% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | 3% | 21% |
| White | 89% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 22% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ward Central Elementary School is Badger Academy (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Badger Academy (4.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Stagecoach Elementary School (3.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Cabot Stagecoach Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 500 students
3.6 miles
850 Stagecoach Rd
Cabot, AR 72023
(501)743-3574 3.6 K-4 500 - Cabot Cabot Middle School North Grades: 5-6 | 842 students
4.0 miles
1900 N Lincoln St
Cabot, AR 72023
(501)605-0192 4.0 5-6 842 - Beebe Badger Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 37 students
4.2 miles
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501)882-8413 4.2 7-12 37 - Beebe Beebe Elementary School Grades: 2-4 | 894 students
4.2 miles
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501)882-3392 4.2 2-4 894 - Beebe Beebe High School Grades: 9-12 | 928 students
4.2 miles
1201 W Center St
Beebe, AR 72012
(501)882-3311 4.2 9-12 928
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