Serving 78 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is higher 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 10:1 is lower than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 56% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 20%)
- 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
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ward Elementary School's student population of 78 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
78 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Elementary School is 0.60, 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
#347 out of 1680 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
American Indian
15%
11%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
20%
Black
n/a
8%
White
56%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
26%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ward Elementary School's ranking?
Ward Elementary School is ranked #347 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% 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?
78 students attend Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Ward Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Two or more races, 15% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward Elementary School?
Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, 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
What school district is Ward Elementary School part of?
Ward Elementary School is part of Shidler School District.
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