School Overview
**Ward Elementary School**, located in the Far West side of San Antonio, is a public school serving students in the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Situated in a rapidly growing area of the city near the intersection of Culebra Road and FM 1560, the school is part of a district highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional programs, and strong community involvement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, typically serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

The school operates under the broader mission of NISD, which prioritizes a student-centered approach to learning and the preparation of children for future academic success. Being part of the Northside district, Ward Elementary benefits from centralized resources, robust extracurricular opportunities, and a structured curriculum aligned with state standards. Families in the area can expect a focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment where technology is integrated into the classroom to support diverse learning styles and modern educational needs.
759
Total Students
46.5
Full-Time Teachers
16.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
58.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARD EL
Demographic Student Count
White111
Hispanic570
Black40
Asian11
Two or More26
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    570 (75.1 %)
  • White
    111 (14.6 %)
  • Black
    40 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    26 (3.4 %)
  • Asian
    11 (1.4 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone: (210)397-6800
Website: http://nisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 759
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 46.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 427
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 65
Kindergarten 97
Grade 1 127
Grade 2 129
Grade 3 109
Grade 4 115
Grade 5 117

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WARD EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten65
Kindergarten97
Grade 1127
Grade 2129
Grade 3109
Grade 4115
Grade 5117
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WARD EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37749.7%
Male38250.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)