Enrollment
88
Elementary
DISTRICT 62 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·SHIDLER·NCES 402763001468
Ward Elementary School
336 West lst Street, Shidler, OK 74652 · (918) 793-2051 · Osage County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL88 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.6:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
66 students
DISTRICT 74% · STATE 68%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 11 | 13% |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 7% |
| Grade 1 | 12 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 16 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 11 | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 13 | 15% |
| Grade 5 | 19 | 22% |
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 73% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within SHIDLER. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
OSTP / CCRA 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedMath
46.0%
OK avg 32.6%
What this means: On the OSTP / CCRA, Oklahoma's statewide test, about 46 of every 100 students at this school do math at grade level. The Oklahoma average is about 33 of 100.
Source: OSTP / CCRA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Ward Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Elementary School this school | 88 | 75.0% | N/A |
| Calvin Elementary School Calvin | 126 | 77.0% | 43.3% |
| Wainwright Public School Wainwright | 80 | 78.8% | N/A |
| Crain Elementary School Clayton | 116 | 80.2% | N/A |
| Tannehill Public School McAlester | 128 | 71.9% | 23.9% |
| Milburn Elementary School Milburn | 136 | 77.2% | 0.0% |
Matched among Oklahoma elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Ward Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Osage County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 88 | #898 of 941 | #14 of 18 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
88
+5 (+6%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 111
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 11.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 88 | 7.3 | 12.0:1 | 75% (66) |
| 2023-24 | 78 | 8.3 | 9.3:1 | 79% (62) |
| 2022-23 | 95 | 9.1 | 10.5:1 | 74% (70) |
| 2020-21 | 83 | 7 | 11.9:1 | 63% (52) |
| 2017-18 | 131 | 7.8 | 16.7:1 | 55% (72) |
| 2015-16 | 106 | 7 | 15.1:1 | 74% (78) |
| 2010-11 | 127 | 7 | 18.1:1 | 76% (97) |
| 2000-01 | 148 | 11 | 13.4:1 | 53% (79) |
| 1990-91 | 111 | 8 | 13.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ward Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students down 33% (131 to 88); teachers down 6% (7.8 to 7.3).
About Ward Elementary School
Located in Shidler, Oklahoma, Ward Elementary School is a very small elementary school. Enrollment stands at 88 students, covering pre-K through 5. That is 76% below the average of about 366 students for elementary schools in Oklahoma.
SHIDLER counts 3 schools and 187 students, including Ward Elementary School.
The largest group at Ward Elementary School is White students, at 58%. Other groups include 23% multiracial, 17% Native American, and 2% Hispanic. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Ward Elementary School scores 58%.
On staff are 7.3 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. The average for elementary schools in Oklahoma is 15.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. About 75% of students at Ward Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In Osage County, the median household earns about $62,847 a year, about 23% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and the poverty rate is about 10%. Across Osage County, 34 public schools serve about 6,655 students.
Of the public schools around it, Ward Elementary School is closest to Shidler High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The count of other public schools within five miles is 2.
Its NCES locale code is Rural: Remote: the school is in rural territory far from an urban area.
A 6% rise took enrollment from 83 in 2020-21 to 88 in 2024-25.
This page is set up for the Ward Elementary School community to discuss special education services, counseling, and support programs. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Osage County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
45,997
Census ACS
Median income
$62,847
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
10%
Below federal line
Schools in county
34
6,655 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in SHIDLER
- Shidler High SchoolHigh · 55 students
- Shidler Middle SchoolMiddle · 44 students
Other schools in Shidler
- Shidler High SchoolHigh · 55 students
- Shidler Middle SchoolMiddle · 44 students
Other Ward Elementary schools
3 other US public schools in 3 states are named Ward Elementary. Ward Elementary School is the 4th largest of the 4.
- Ward Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 763 students
- Ward Elementary SchoolABILENE, TX · 502 students
- Ward ElementaryWinston-Salem, NC · 489 students
Nearby schools
- Shidler High School0.1 mi · 55
- Shidler Middle School0.1 mi · 44
- Woodland High School14.7 mi · 103
- Woodland Upper Elementary School14.7 mi · 99
- Woodland Elementary School14.7 mi · 149
- Pawhuska Elementary School19.9 mi · 157
Frequently asked questions
About Ward Elementary SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Ward Elementary School?
Ward Elementary School enrolls approximately 88 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Ward Elementary School serve?
Ward Elementary School serves grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ward Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Ward Elementary School is approximately 12.0:1 (7 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at Ward Elementary School?
Student demographics at Ward Elementary School are roughly 58% White, 2% Hispanic, 23% Two or more.
What district is Ward Elementary School in?
Ward Elementary School is part of SHIDLER.
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