#1790 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#24858 of 50,301 nationally
About Ward El
Ward El is a public elementary located in Abilene, in the Abilene ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 502 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 50.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1790th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (60th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 502.
There are 31 schools in Abilene; Ward El ranks 10th of 28 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)54%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)57.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.7
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ward El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 54%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Ward El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students · 1.9 km away
Alcorta El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students · 2.1 km away
Cooper H S
Abilene · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,570 students · 2.2 km away
Austin El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
729 students · 2.4 km away
Wylie West Early Childhood Center
Abilene · Public other · Grades PK–PK
193 students · 2.8 km away
Bassetti El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
546 students · 2.9 km away
Wylie H S
Abilene · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,537 students · 3.0 km away
Bowie El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
473 students · 3.8 km away
Clack Middle
Abilene · Public middle · Grades 6–8
693 students · 3.9 km away
Dyess El
Abilene · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
621 students · 4.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Becker El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Charlton-Pollard El
Beaumont · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Hyde Park El
Denison · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
502 students
John J Ciavarra El
Devine · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
502 students
Legacy El
Godley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Gregory-Lincoln Ed Ctr
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ward El a good school?
Ward El has a Success Index (US) of 50.5 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1790 of 4,686 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ward El rank in Texas?
Ward El ranks #1790 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #24858 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Ward El?
Ward El had 502 students in 2025.
Is Ward El a elementary school or a high school?
Ward El is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Ward El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ward El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.