Enrollment
336
Elementary
DISTRICT 209 · STATE 366
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLBERT·NCES 400822000344
Ward Es West
630 Collin St, Colbert, OK 74733 · (580) 296-2626 · Bryan County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY42-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL336 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.6:1 · STATE 15.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
84%
283 students
DISTRICT 78% · 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 | 85 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 51 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 62 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 71 | 21% |
| Grade 3 | 67 | 20% |
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 64% · 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 COLBERT. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Ward Es West
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ward Es West this school | 336 | 84.2% | N/A |
| Mounds Elementary School Mounds | 347 | 83.9% | 18.3% |
| Allen-Bowden Public School Tulsa | 294 | 85.4% | N/A |
| Garfield Elementary School Sand Springs | 409 | 84.8% | 27.0% |
| Allen Elementary School Allen | 329 | 85.7% | 33.8% |
| Sequoyah Elementary School Shawnee | 293 | 85.3% | 34.2% |
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 Es West ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Oklahoma | In Bryan County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 336 | #465 of 941 | #8 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.4:1 | #439 of 708 | #6 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 66.3% | #309 of 708 | #8 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 84.2% | #207 of 876 | #1 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.8% | #511 of 548 | #7 of 7 |
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
336
+37 (+12%) vs 2020
+38% since 1990-91, when it was 243
Student : Teacher
16.4:1
was 18.7:1
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 | 336 | 20.4 | 16.4:1 | 84% (283) |
| 2023-24 | 313 | 20.4 | 15.3:1 | 87% (272) |
| 2022-23 | 330 | 18.4 | 17.9:1 | 64% (211) |
| 2020-21 | 299 | 16 | 18.7:1 | 79% (237) |
| 2017-18 | 342 | 18.3 | 18.7:1 | 99% (339) |
| 2015-16 | 351 | 19 | 18.5:1 | 80% (281) |
| 2010-11 | 396 | 20 | 19.8:1 | 80% (318) |
| 2000-01 | 239 | 16 | 14.9:1 | 79% (189) |
| 1990-91 | 243 | 12 | 20.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Ward Es West.
Since 2017-18: students down 2% (342 to 336); teachers up 12% (18.3 to 20.4).
About Ward Es West
Among the schools in Colbert, Oklahoma, is Ward Es West, a medium-sized elementary school. School enrollment was 336 students in 2024-25, in pre-K through 3.
Besides Ward Es West, COLBERT runs 3 other schools. The district enrolls 837 students.
By race and ethnicity, Ward Es West is 51% White. The rest of enrollment is 17% Native American, 16% multiracial, and 15% Hispanic. Census estimates put the White share of Bryan County's population at about 70%. The chance that two students picked at random at Ward Es West belong to different racial or ethnic groups, known as the diversity index, is 66%.
The teaching staff at Ward Es West is 20.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, and the ratio is 16.4:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Oklahoma is 15.6:1, lower than at this school. About 84% of students, or 283, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. That is 16 points above the 68% average for public schools in Bryan County.
Recent Census Bureau figures for Bryan County show that median household income is about $57,225, about 27% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 12% of residents are in poverty. Ward Es West is one of 25 public schools in Bryan County, which together enroll about 8,443 students.
The closest other public school is Colbert High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. There are 3 other public schools within five miles.
Ward Es West is coded as Rural: Distant in federal locale data.
A comparison of 2020-21 and 2024-25 shows enrollment up 12%, from 299 to 336. The ratio was 18.7:1 in 2020-21 and 16.4:1 in 2024-25.
The discussion area below is open to posts about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Bryan County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
48,253
Census ACS
Median income
$57,225
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
27%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
8,443 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in COLBERT
- Colbert High SchoolHigh · 215 students
- Ward Es EastMiddle · 165 students
- Colbert Middle SchoolMiddle · 121 students
Other schools in Colbert
- Colbert High SchoolHigh · 215 students
- Ward Es EastMiddle · 165 students
- Colbert Middle SchoolMiddle · 121 students
Nearby schools
- Colbert High School0.0 mi · 215
- Colbert Middle School0.0 mi · 121
- Ward Es East0.6 mi · 165
- Denison High School5.2 mi · 1,351
- Achille Elementary School6.6 mi · 222
- Achille High School6.6 mi · 63
Frequently asked questions
About Ward Es WestHow large is Ward Es West?
Ward Es West enrolls approximately 336 students in grades PK-03.
Is Ward Es West an elementary, middle, or high school?
Ward Es West is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many students per teacher at Ward Es West?
Approximately 16.4:1 students per teacher at Ward Es West.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Ward Es West?
At Ward Es West, the student body is approximately 51% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 16% Two or more.
Is Ward Es West public or private?
Ward Es West is a public K-12 school, overseen by COLBERT.
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