WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6555 STATE ROAD 16
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32092

www-wce.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

954 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

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.

954

Total Students

66.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	600
Hispanic	157
Black	31
Asian	87
Two or More	75
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
600 (62.9 %)
Hispanic
157 (16.5 %)
Asian
87 (9.1 %)
Two or More
75 (7.9 %)
Black
31 (3.2 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8730
Website:	http://www-wce.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	954
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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 40

Kindergarten 115

Grade 1 148

Grade 2 169

Grade 3 147

Grade 4 169

Grade 5 166