WEST WARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

WEST WARD EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the KILLEEN ISD school district, located in KILLEEN, TX with about 504 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th 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 36 teachers, WEST WARD EL 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.

WEST WARD ELementary School is a public school located in Killeen, Texas, serving as part of the Killeen Independent School District (KISD). Situated on West Dean Avenue, the school operates within a district known for serving a diverse student population, largely influenced by the proximity of the Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood) military installation. Like other schools in the Killeen area, West Ward focuses on providing core academic instruction while fostering a supportive environment tailored to the unique needs of military-connected families and the broader local community.

The school is committed to the Killeen ISD mission of teaching all students the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly changing world. By utilizing the resources and curriculum standards provided by the district, WEST WARD ELementary emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. For specific information regarding campus-wide initiatives, extracurricular opportunities, or current academic performance data, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Killeen Independent School District website at http://www.killeenisd.org.

For more information, contact WEST WARD EL at (254) 336-1830 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.