EMMA B. WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Emma B. Ward Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Anderson County school district, located in Lawrenceburg, KY with about 468 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade 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 32 teachers, Emma B. Ward Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Emma B. Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, serving students within the Anderson County School District. As a key educational institution in the community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse population of children in the elementary grade levels, offering a curriculum aligned with state standards while emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, science, and the arts.
Beyond its academic programming, Emma B. Ward Elementary is recognized for its commitment to creating a community-oriented atmosphere. The school staff often works closely with families and local stakeholders to promote extracurricular engagement, character education, and student well-being. By utilizing the facility on the Lawrenceburg bypass, the school maintains a centralized location that allows it to remain a hub for local families, prioritizing a safe, structured, and inclusive environment designed to prepare young learners for their transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Emma B. Ward Elementary School at (502) 839-4236 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Lawrenceburg, KY 40342
(502) 839-4236
EMMA B. WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Lawrenceburg, KY with about 468 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Kentucky
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- Anderson County
- Total Students:
- 468
- Teachers:
- 32
- 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 schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 468 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending EMMA B. WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 93% of the student body.
- White
- 92.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.5%
- Asian
- 1.3%
- Black or African American
- 1.1%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
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.