Serving 180 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, E P Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Kentucky state average of 28% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
E P Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
180 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#661 out of 1250 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
22%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
1%
11%
White
96%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E P Ward Elementary School's ranking?
E P Ward Elementary School is ranked #661 out of 1,250 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend E P Ward Elementary School?
180 students attend E P Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of E P Ward Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of E P Ward Elementary School?
E P Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does E P Ward Elementary School offer ?
E P Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is E P Ward Elementary School part of?
E P Ward Elementary School is part of Fleming County School District.
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