WARES FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Wares Ferry Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Montgomery County school district, located in Montgomery, AL with about 437 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Wares Ferry Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Wares Ferry Elementary School, located on Wares Ferry Road in Montgomery, Alabama, is a dedicated public school serving students within the Montgomery Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on fundamental skills and a well-rounded curriculum, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing their social and emotional growth.

The school serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing collaboration between educators, parents, and students to ensure a positive school culture. Wares Ferry Elementary incorporates various resources and instructional strategies designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Through its commitment to high standards and a safe, welcoming atmosphere, the institution seeks to empower students to reach their full potential and become active, contributing members of their community.

For more information, contact Wares Ferry Elementary School at (334) 260-1036 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6425 Wares Ferry Rd
Montgomery, AL 36117-3399
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WARES FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Montgomery, AL with about 437 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Montgomery County
Total Students:
437
Teachers:
25
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 437 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WARES FERRY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.9%
White
2.5%
Hispanic/Latino
2.3%
Two or more races
1.8%
Asian
0.5%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.