Ward Central Elementary School
Ward, AR 72176
Phone: (501) 743-3569
District: Cabot School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4 • 470 students
Ward Central Elementary School, a public school located in Ward, AR, serves grades PK-4 in the Cabot School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Ward Central Elementary School is a public school located in Ward, AR. 470 students attend Ward Central Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2024 Arkansas Teaching & Learning Assessment System (ATLAS), EOG data from Arkansas Department of Education, and using 2024 Arkansas Teaching & Learning Assessment System (ATLAS), EOC data from Arkansas Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2023 Student growth data from Arkansas Department of Education. |
Posted: April 16, 2020
This school takes pride in every student and works hard to meet the student where they are. They then set goals and help each student acheive them.
Posted: April 16, 2020
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Posted: April 16, 2020
One of the best character programs I have seen.
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Posted: March 4, 2020
I have two children that attend this school. The family-like atmosphere is the best thing about this school. The school brought their C rating up to an A last year!! This school really cares about the success of my kiddos. I have always been welcome and encouraged to eat lunch or volunteer is all the functions they have. I wonder why this site hasn't updated their educational information in a few years? I wouldn't send my kids anywhere else.
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Posted: May 29, 2019
I think they try. Again, there are programs to encourage this, but I didn't know about them to help the kids be involved until last minute.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Principal left in the middle of the year. He wasn't great. Hopefully, the new principal will be better.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Not the best. They treat everything like a behavior problem. Limited communication, but once its an issue they act like you should have known all along.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Very inconsistent. They don't react the same to incidents. Different kids and situations are met with very different approaches.
Posted: May 29, 2019
It's okay. The 5/10 seems about right. Definitely behind academically. Socially, kids are given a lot of freedom. Nothing done to encourage parental involvement. It's not the worst. It's not that great. An okay school where most kids will probably be just fine.
Posted: May 29, 2019
They don't send home spelling lists. No way to help your child prepare weekly for the test.
Posted: May 29, 2019
Kids did okay, but I never knew of anything that was happening until last minute. Teachers take a more old school approach. Lots of "who ya know" mentality.
Posted: October 15, 2015
They do not seem to want or encourage parental involvement. I took my son out of this school but my daughters still go here. Will be searching for a new school or homeschooling next school year. Also, every time I have gone to eat lunch with my daughter, the teachers in the lunch room have always been screaming at the kids.
Posted: October 15, 2015
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Posted: October 1, 2010
My husband and I just attended grandparents day at this school. Our grandchild loves everything about day to day learning here. There seems to be great interaction from teacher to student...student to student. We are very impressed with faculty and staff. Young developing minds require interesting challenges introduced by experienced teachers. I believe they are here.
Posted: September 27, 2010
Ward Central Elementary is a very welcoming school. I have been envolved with WC for many years and have been very pleased!! All teachers and staff are very helpful. If I ever had a question or concern I knew I could ask the principals, teachers or other staff members for assistance and they were alway willing to help me in anyway they could. GO WILDCATS, WILD ABOUT PRIDE!!!
Posted: September 27, 2010
My children attend Ward Central and absolutely love it! The staff is warm and inviting, the teachers are great at communicating with me, and I always feel welcome there. Go Wildcats!
Posted: April 5, 2010
I have enjoyed the two years my boys have went to this school. The teachers and faculty are wonderful.
Posted: May 9, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Park on Mountain Springs Road | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cabot | AR | 4.5 mi | |
| 2 | Magness Creek Subdivisioin | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Cabot | AR | 6 mi | |
| 3 | Little Rock AFB Housing | Area of Town | Jacksonville | AR | 13.1 mi | |
| 4 | Miller's Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sherwood | AR | 18.2 mi | |
| 5 | Overbrook Apartments | Apartment Complex | North Little Rock | AR | 21.4 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Little Rock AFB | 12.6 mi. |
| Camp Robinson | 22.3 mi. |
| Pine Bluff Arsenal | 46.6 mi. |
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