Ward Elementary School serves 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 55% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
503 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
5%
11%

Black
42%
41%

White
45%
41%

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
55%
57%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Ward Elementary School?
503 students attend Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Ward Elementary School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward Elementary School?
Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 14:1.
What grades does Ward Elementary School offer ?
Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Ward Elementary School part of?
Ward Elementary School is part of Jefferson Davis Parish School District.
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