WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Ward Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Jefferson Davis Parish school district, located in Jennings, LA with about 533 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 29 teachers, Ward Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Ward Elementary School, located at 208 East Shankland Avenue in Jennings, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Jefferson Davis Parish School District. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its students during their early formative years. The school maintains a community-focused environment, emphasizing the importance of core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to create a supportive atmosphere that prepares children for future academic success.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-city fabric of Jennings, reflecting the values and culture of the surrounding community. With a commitment to providing a stable learning foundation, Ward Elementary focuses on building strong home-school relationships to ensure that students receive the encouragement necessary to thrive. By balancing traditional curriculum standards with a nurturing approach, the school aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning among its student body, positioning them for a smooth transition to middle school education.

For more information, contact Ward Elementary School at (337) 824-1235 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.