Serving 578 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, John F Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
John F Ward Elementary School's student population of 578 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
578 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John F Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John F Ward Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1535 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
28%
53%
Black
10%
13%
White
42%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John F Ward Elementary School's ranking?
John F Ward Elementary School is ranked #1535 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John F Ward Elementary School often compared to?
John F Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Pointe Elementary School, Clear Lake City Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John F Ward Elementary School?
578 students attend John F Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of John F Ward Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F Ward Elementary School?
John F Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John F Ward Elementary School offer ?
John F Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is John F Ward Elementary School part of?
John F Ward Elementary School is part of Clear Creek Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John F Ward Elementary School located?
John F Ward Elementary School is located in the Clear Lake neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 8 other public schools located in Clear Lake.
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