Ward Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
503 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
42%
42%
White
45%
41%
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(21-22)4.4%
19.1%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ward Elementary School?
503 students attend Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ward Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
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 Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ward Elementary School offer ?
Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ward Elementary School part of?
Ward Elementary School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
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