WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Regular School · WARD, AR
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a regular school school in WARD, Arkansas, serving grades PK–04 with 520 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 16:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 409 | 79% |
| Two or more races | 58 | 11% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 42 | 8% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 2% |
| Asian | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 520 | 284M / 236F |
English Language Learners: 9 (2% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 55-59% | 37.1% | 179 |
| Reading Proficiency | 40-44% | 36.8% | 179 |
| Science Proficiency | 35-39% | — | 179 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 520 | 100% |
Other Schools in District
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- EASTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- MAGNESS CREEK ELEMENTARY Elementary
- MOUNTAIN SPRINGS ELEM SCHOOL Elementary
- NORTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- SOUTHSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- STAGECOACH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
- WESTSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elementary
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 72176) → CensusDepth.com
- Arkansas population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Arkansas teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
050375000170
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD