Wards Creek Elementary School

6555 State Road 16
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 954 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wards Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Wards Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Wards Creek Elementary School's student population of 954 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has grown by 48% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
954 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wards Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wards Creek Elementary School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#487 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wards Creek Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
73%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
9%
3%
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Hispanic
17%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
63%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wards Creek Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Wards Creek Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wards Creek Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wards Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Wards Creek Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wards Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Wards Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberlin Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wards Creek Elementary School?
954 students attend Wards Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Wards Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wards Creek Elementary School?
Wards Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wards Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wards Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wards Creek Elementary School part of?
Wards Creek Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - Student / Teacher Holiday
March 17, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 02, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 954 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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