Serving 789 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wards Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 789 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wards Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wards Creek Elementary School's student population of 789 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
789 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wards Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wards Creek Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
4%
21%
White
68%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wards Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Wards Creek Elementary School is ranked #349 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wards Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Wards Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberlin Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wards Creek Elementary School?
789 students attend Wards Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Wards Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wards Creek Elementary School?
Wards Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wards Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wards Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wards Creek Elementary School part of?
Wards Creek Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students / Fourth Quarter Ends
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
May 28, 2024 (Tuesday)
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