Ward Es East

407 E Ward Rd
Colbert, OK 74733
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 177 students in grades 4-6, Ward Es East ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50% in OK
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ward Es East's student population of 177 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
177 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Ward Es East ranks within the top 50% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ward Es East is 0.65, 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.
This School
State Level (OK)
#823 out of 1680 schools
(Top 50%)
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25-29%
25%
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20-24%
27%
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40-44%
31%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
12%
11%
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Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
14%
20%
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Black
3%
8%
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White
54%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
16%
13%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ward Es East's ranking?
Ward Es East is ranked #823 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Ward Es East?
177 students attend Ward Es East.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Ward Es East students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ward Es East?
Ward Es East has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Ward Es East offer ?
Ward Es East offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Ward Es East part of?
Ward Es East is part of Colbert School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 177 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 46%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education

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