Serving 313 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ward Es West 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 313 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ward Es West's student population of 313 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Ward Es West ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Es West is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1151 out of 1680 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
10%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
20%
Black
2%
8%
White
52%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
22%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward Es West's ranking?
Ward Es West is ranked #1151 out of 1,680 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 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ward Es West?
313 students attend Ward Es West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Ward Es West students are White, 22% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward Es West?
Ward Es West has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Ward Es West offer ?
Ward Es West offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ward Es West part of?
Ward Es West is part of Colbert School District.
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