WARD ES EAST

www.colbertisd.org

177 Students

Middle School 4th - 6th

School Overview

Ward Elementary East is a public school located in Colbert, Oklahoma, serving as part of the Colbert Independent School District. Situated on East Ward Road, the school focuses on providing foundational education to students within the local community. As a key component of the district, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of its elementary-aged population.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Colbert Public School system, which strives to foster student success through dedicated instruction and community engagement. By maintaining a focus on core curriculum standards and personal growth, Ward Elementary East aims to prepare its students for future academic transitions within the district. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news by visiting the official Colbert Public Schools website.

177

Total Students

11.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARD ES EAST
Demographic	Student Count
White	96
Hispanic	24
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	29
American Indian	22

White
96 (54.2 %)
Two or More
29 (16.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (13.6 %)
American Indian
22 (12.4 %)
Black
5 (2.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COLBERT
Phone:	(580)296-2198
Website:	http://www.colbertisd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 6th
Total Students:	177
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 66