CLARENCE W BAILEY EL

Charter School 287 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Ward Elementary, located at 1011 S. Mobberly Ave in Longview, Texas, is a public school serving the Longview Independent School District (LISD). As part of a district with a strong focus on community engagement and academic growth, the school serves a diverse student population in the heart of Longview. The campus is dedicated to providing foundational education for elementary-aged children, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development within a supportive environment.

The school is known for its commitment to the "Longview Way," which stresses high expectations and character development for all students. Like many schools in the LISD, South Ward Elementary leverages various district resources—such as specialized reading programs and technology integration—to help bridge achievement gaps and prepare students for their transition to intermediate and middle school levels. The staff works closely with families in the local South Ward neighborhood to create a welcoming atmosphere that fosters both academic success and community pride.

287

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLARENCE W BAILEY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	167
Black	95
Asian	1
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
167 (58.2 %)
Black
95 (33.1 %)
White
19 (6.6 %)
Two or More
4 (1.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LONGVIEW ISD
Phone:	(903)803-5200
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 1

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 58