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E P Ward Elementary School

Summary:

E P Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, Kentucky, serving 180 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Fleming County School District.

While E P Ward Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (96.11%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is mixed. The school outperforms the county in some areas, like 5th grade reading and social studies, but underperforms in others, such as 4th grade math and 5th grade editing. E P Ward also has a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69% to 78% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than surrounding schools. Concerningly, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 213 out of 700 Kentucky elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 356 out of 687 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, E P Ward Elementary lags behind the highest-performing Hillsboro Elementary School. Additionally, the school faces achievement gaps between student subgroups, with male students consistently outperforming female students. Addressing these challenges, as well as the school's high poverty rates, will be crucial for E P Ward Elementary to improve and better serve its students.


Detail:

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 12811 Morehead Rd
       Wallingford, KY  41093

(606) 876-2061

District: Fleming County


Students who attend E P Ward Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Simons Middle School
High:    Fleming County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  180

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.1%
Hispanic:
1.7%
African American:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Compare Details E P Ward Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Schooldigger Rankings:

E P Ward Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Fleming County:

SchoolDigger ranks Fleming County 123rd of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for E P Ward Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at E P Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 33.72 455th 638 28.7%
2008 23.57 535th 651 17.8%
2009 6.28 634th 658 3.6%
2010 15.20 613th 683 10.2%
2011 25.06 571st 688 17.0%
2012 32.19 530th 713 25.7%
2013 28.10 578th 719 19.6%
2014 42.11 435th 705 38.3%
2015 43.78 426th 698 39.0%
2016 52.29 325th 690 52.9%
2017 53.72 320th 694 53.9%
2018 59.81 265th 691 61.6%
2019 66.36 213th 700 69.6%
2022 38.83 420th 684 38.6%
2023 47.91 356th 687 48.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at E P Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 61.42 238th 661 64.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at E P Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.23 132nd 631 79.1%
2019 67.48 157th 664 76.4%
2022 41.22 392nd 667 41.2%
2023 53.89 266th 670 60.3%
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Rank History for Female students at E P Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.50 345th 663 48.0%
2019 62.81 228th 671 66.0%
2022 12.49 594th 641 7.3%
2023 28.27 487th 639 23.8%
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Rank History for Male students at E P Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.47 164th 665 75.3%
2019 73.41 130th 676 80.8%
2022 64.79 171st 657 74.0%
2023 65.04 175th 652 73.2%
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Rank History for White students at E P Ward Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.81 185th 593 68.8%
2019 73.75 116th 592 80.4%
2022 33.57 437th 656 33.4%
2023 42.11 391st 658 40.6%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for E P Ward Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 198 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 198
1989 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1990 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1991 174 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1992 179 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1993 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1994 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1995 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1996 184 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1997 191 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1998 207 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1999 197 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2000 190 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2001 212 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 214
2002 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2003 221 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 221
2004 208 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2005 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
2006 201 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2007 226 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 227
2008 210 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 212
2009 215 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2010 206 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 211
2011 195 0 0 4 0 0 1 0 200
2012 210 0 0 7 0 0 2 0 219
2013 211 0 0 6 0 0 1 0 218
2014 197 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 206
2015 199 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 206
2016 184 3 0 5 0 0 0 0 192
2017 169 2 0 4 0 0 1 0 176
2018 179 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 186
2019 185 1 0 5 0 0 1 0 192
2020 169 1 0 6 0 0 4 0 180
2021 155 0 0 7 0 0 5 0 167
2022 165 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 169
2023 173 2 0 3 0 0 2 0 180

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at E P Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 198 10.3 19.2 n/a
1989 177 11.3 15.6 n/a
1990 191 12.0 15.9 n/a
1991 174 10.3 16.8 n/a
1992 179 10.6 16.8 n/a
1993 183 10.5 17.4 n/a
1994 190 10.4 18.3 n/a
1995 184 10.5 17.5 n/a
1996 184 10.5 17.5 n/a
1997 191 11.0 17.4 52.9
1998 208 10.7 19.4 61.5
1999 197 8.9 22.1 67
2000 190 9.5 20.0 65.3
2001 214 11.6 18.3 69.8
2002 221 11.8 18.7 98.6
2003 221 11.8 18.7 98.6
2004 208 10.6 19.6 n/a
2005 196 12.3 15.9 n/a
2006 201 14.0 14.4 73.1
2007 227 16.0 14.2 72.2
2008 212 13.3 15.9 73.1
2009 217 16.0 13.6 77
2010 211 13.7 15.4 79.5
2011 200 13.8 14.4 77.5
2012 219 13.9 15.7 74.4
2013 218 14.0 15.5 n/a
2014 206 12.3 16.7 66.5
2015 206 11.0 18.7 76.7
2016 192 12.0 16.0 77.1
2017 176 11.7 14.9 74.4
2018 186 11.5 16.0 71.5
2019 192 11.5 16.5 64.1
2020 180 9.9 18.1 66.1
2021 167 10.9 15.2 78.4
2022 169 12.9 13.0 69.2
2023 180 11.9 15.0 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio E P Ward Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 198 10.3 19.2 n/a
1989 177 11.3 15.6 n/a
1990 191 12.0 15.9 n/a
1991 174 10.3 16.8 n/a
1992 179 10.6 16.8 n/a
1993 183 10.5 17.4 n/a
1994 190 10.4 18.3 n/a
1995 184 10.5 17.5 n/a
1996 184 10.5 17.5 n/a
1997 191 11.0 17.4 52.9
1998 208 10.7 19.4 61.5
1999 197 8.9 22.1 67
2000 190 9.5 20.0 65.3
2001 214 11.6 18.3 69.8
2002 221 11.8 18.7 98.6
2003 221 11.8 18.7 98.6
2004 208 10.6 19.6 n/a
2005 196 12.3 15.9 n/a
2006 201 14.0 14.4 73.1
2007 227 16.0 14.2 72.2
2008 212 13.3 15.9 73.1
2009 217 16.0 13.6 77
2010 211 13.7 15.4 79.5
2011 200 13.8 14.4 77.5
2012 219 13.9 15.7 74.4
2013 218 14.0 15.5 n/a
2014 206 12.3 16.7 66.5
2015 206 11.0 18.7 76.7
2016 192 12.0 16.0 77.1
2017 176 11.7 14.9 74.4
2018 186 11.5 16.0 71.5
2019 192 11.5 16.5 64.1
2020 180 9.9 18.1 66.1
2021 167 10.9 15.2 78.4
2022 169 12.9 13.0 69.2
2023 180 11.9 15.0 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for E P Ward Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,199 (8.6%) $65 (0.5%) $1,263 (9.1%) $9,415 (67.7%) $1,824 (13.1%) $11,239 (80.8%) $13,908
2019 $695 (5.3%) $208 (1.6%) $903 (6.9%) $9,425 (71.9%) $2,785 (21.2%) $12,210 (93.1%) $13,113
2020 $1,134 (8.8%) $75 (0.6%) $1,209 (9.4%) $9,400 (72.8%) $2,311 (17.9%) $11,711 (90.6%) $12,920
2021 $1,154 (9.4%) $431 (3.5%) $1,586 (12.9%) $8,417 (68.5%) $2,291 (18.6%) $10,708 (87.1%) $12,294
2022 $1,684 (11.7%) $729 (5.1%) $2,413 (16.8%) $9,805 (68.2%) $2,165 (15.1%) $11,970 (83.2%) $14,384

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on E P Ward Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 213th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 356th of 687 Elementary schools
 21.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students192180
 6.3%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic53
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White185173
 6.5%
Two or More Races12
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%75.6%
 11.5%




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Students at E P Ward Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended E P Ward Elementary School.


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