WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
WARD ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the SHIDLER school district, located in Shidler, OK with about 131 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 7 teachers, WARD ES 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 is a small, rural public school located in Shidler, Oklahoma, serving as a foundational part of the Shidler Public School District. As a community-focused institution, the school is dedicated to providing core academic instruction to elementary-aged students in Osage County. Its location in a tight-knit, smaller town allows the school to foster a supportive and personalized learning environment where students benefit from close interactions with faculty and staff.
The school operates under the broader mission of the Shidler Public School District, which emphasizes preparing students for future success through a balance of academic rigor and character development. By leveraging its resources to serve a rural population, Ward Elementary plays a vital role in the Shidler community, acting as a hub for early childhood and primary education. Families interested in specific curriculum details, extracurricular opportunities, or enrollment procedures can find further information on the district's official website.
For more information, contact WARD ES at (918) 793-2051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Shidler, OK 74652-4652
(918) 793-2051
WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Shidler, OK with about 131 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Oklahoma
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SHIDLER
- Total Students:
- 131
- Teachers:
- 7.83
- 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 131 students
- White
- 63.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 25.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 2.3%
- Asian
- 0.8%
- 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.