Serving 489 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 489 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ward Elementary serves the southwest part of Winston Salem, NC, covering an attendance zone of approximately 12.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the school's edge, while the furthest point is about 3.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ward Elementary School's student population of 489 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ward Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Elementary School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2254 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)31%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
33%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
36%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Ward Elementary School is ranked #2254 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Ward Elementary School often compared to?
Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clemmons Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Ward Elementary School?
489 students attend Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ward Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ward Elementary School?
Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ward Elementary School offer ?
Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ward Elementary School part of?
Ward Elementary School is part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools.
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