Serving 336 students in grades Prekindergarten-3, Ward Es West ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-39% (which is higher 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 17:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% 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-3
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WARD ES WEST's attendance zone covers the entire school district of Colbert, OK, encompassing approximately 66.9 square miles. Families typically face a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 4.5 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum of 7.2 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ward Es West's student population of 336 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ward Es West ranks within the top 50% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Es West is 0.67, 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
#700 out of 1652 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
15%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
51%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
16%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
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 #700 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-39% 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?
336 students attend Ward Es West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Ward Es West students are White, 17% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ward Es West?
Ward Es West has a student ration of 17:1, 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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