Serving 995 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William B Ward Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 995 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William B Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
William B Ward Elementary School's student population of 995 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
995 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
William B Ward Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William B Ward Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1664 out of 4377 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
37%
30%
Black
18%
16%
White
38%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is William B Ward Elementary School's ranking?
William B Ward Elementary School is ranked #1664 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are William B Ward Elementary School often compared to?
William B Ward Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Daniel Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend William B Ward Elementary School?
995 students attend William B Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of William B Ward Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William B Ward Elementary School?
William B Ward Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does William B Ward Elementary School offer ?
William B Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is William B Ward Elementary School part of?
William B Ward Elementary School is part of New Rochelle City School District.
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