WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ST. JOHNS school district, located in ST AUGUSTINE, FL with about 798 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 51 teachers, WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is a highly-rated public school serving the St. Johns County School District. Situated along State Road 16, the school is positioned within one of the fastest-growing regions in the county, reflecting the broader development and expansion of the local St. Augustine community. It operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and community involvement, frequently emphasizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the St. Johns County School District, Wards Creek offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, technology integration, and an emphasis on traditional values, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (904) 547-8730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6555 STATE ROAD 16
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32092-2110
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WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ST AUGUSTINE, FL with about 798 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ST. JOHNS
Total Students:
798
Teachers:
51
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
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 798 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.

White
79.4%
Hispanic/Latino
11.3%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black or African American
2.1%
Asian
1.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.9%
Male
51.1%

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.