Emma B. Ward Elementary School
469 Students
Elementary School 1st - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
469
Total Students
36.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 417 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 14 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Two or More | 15 |
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White417 (88.9 %)
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Hispanic21 (4.5 %)
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Two or More15 (3.2 %)
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Black14 (3.0 %)
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Asian2 (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: | Anderson County |
| Phone: | (502)839-4236 |
| Grade Range: | 1st - 5th |
| Total Students: | 469 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 36.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.0 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 224 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 16 |
Grades Taught
Grade 1
102
Grade 2
105
Grade 3
82
Grade 4
103
Grade 5
77
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 102 |
| Grade 2 | 105 |
| Grade 3 | 82 |
| Grade 4 | 103 |
| Grade 5 | 77 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 220 | 46.9% |
| Male | 249 | 53.1% |
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