WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY

cabot.k12.ar.us

494 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Ward Central Elementary is a public school located in Ward, Arkansas, serving as part of the Cabot Public School District. Situated at 1570 Wilson Loop, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for elementary-aged students within the local community. It emphasizes foundational academic development and strives to prepare its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and active parental involvement.

As a member of the Cabot Public School District, Ward Central benefits from the district's broader resources and commitment to educational excellence. The school focuses on cultivating both the academic and personal growth of its students, offering a variety of programs designed to engage children during their formative years. For families seeking more detailed information regarding the school’s academic calendar, faculty, or specific student services, the official district website at [cabot.k12.ar.us](http://cabot.k12.ar.us) serves as the primary resource for updates and community engagement.

494

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	416
Hispanic	25
Black	7
Two or More	44
American Indian	2

White
416 (84.2 %)
Two or More
44 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
25 (5.1 %)
Black
7 (1.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(501)843-9601
Website:	http://cabot.k12.ar.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	494
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	92

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 57

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 79

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	57
Kindergarten	103
Grade 1	87
Grade 2	81
Grade 3	87
Grade 4	79

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	45.3%
Male	270	54.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th