Serving 88 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: WARD ES's attendance zone covers the entire Shidler, OK school district, encompassing approximately 409.6 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 20.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ward Elementary School's student population of 88 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Ward Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#936 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
17%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
58%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Ward Elementary School is ranked #936 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ward Elementary School?
88 students attend Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ward Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Two or more races, 17% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
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 Oklahoma 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 Shidler School District.
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