John F Ward Elementary

Summary:

John F Ward Elementary is a public elementary school in Houston, Texas, serving 578 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD).

John F Ward Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with 42.21% White, 10.38% African American, 28.2% Hispanic, and 13.49% Asian students - higher diversity compared to nearby schools like C.D. Landolt Elementary and Margaret S. McWhirter Elementary. The school has consistently high academic performance, with 5th-grade reading proficiency at 66.67% in 2023-2024, exceeding the state average of 53.96%. However, the school's data reveals achievement gaps, with Asian and African American students performing lower than their peers in the state, particularly in reading and math.

John F Ward Elementary spends around $9,988 per student, higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Brookwood Elementary ($9,117 per student). While the school maintains a strong 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, it faces challenges in addressing the growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the free and reduced-price lunch rate increasing from 33.21% in 2020-2021 to 41.35% in 2022-2023. Compared to other CCISD schools, John F Ward Elementary generally outperforms them on STAAR tests, but schools like Falcon Pass Elementary and Brookwood Elementary have even higher proficiency rates in certain subjects and grade levels.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1440 Bouldercrest Dr
       Houston, TX  77062-2247


(281) 284-5400

District: Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1317th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,988 Help


Students who attend John F Ward Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Clear Lake Intermediate
High:    Clear Brook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.6 Help
Number of students:  578

Racial breakdown:

White:
42.2%
Hispanic:
28.2%
Asian:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.3% Help


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Compare Details John F Ward Elementary ranks better than 71.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th among 27 ranked elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at John F Ward Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (42.2%), Hispanic (28.2%), Asian (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John F Ward Elementary is 15.6, which is the 11th best among 27 elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John F Ward Elementary is $9,988, which is the 12th highest among 27 elementary schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

John F Ward Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) 166th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for John F Ward Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 82.04 305th 3465 91.2%
2005 85.56 182nd 3475 94.8%
2006 84.05 219th 3476 93.7%
2007 79.85 449th 3724 87.9%
2008 85.42 198th 3768 94.7%
2009 82.30 355th 3884 90.9%
2010 80.52 434th 3937 89.0%
2011 76.76 707th 4095 82.7%
2012 83.29 498th 4206 88.2%
2013 81.40 593rd 4221 86.0%
2014 75.59 935th 4260 78.1%
2015 78.51 825th 4320 80.9%
2016 81.07 689th 4286 83.9%
2017 84.60 562nd 4329 87.0%
2018 67.96 1120th 4359 74.3%
2019 62.93 1369th 4479 69.4%
2021 75.13 905th 4578 80.2%
2022 71.31 1095th 4581 76.1%
2023 75.51 938th 4647 79.8%
2024 65.33 1317th 4675 71.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.14 488th 1046 53.3%
2019 36.55 767th 1112 31.0%
2023 23.55 924th 1099 15.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.92 543rd 3226 83.2%
2019 61.60 985th 3333 70.4%
2021 76.22 450th 3446 86.9%
2022 78.28 410th 3487 88.2%
2023 72.44 627th 3556 82.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.01 922nd 3558 74.1%
2019 65.11 735th 3684 80.0%
2021 55.54 1145th 3799 69.9%
2022 62.80 951st 3952 75.9%
2023 57.10 1236th 4086 69.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.90 2235th 4264 47.6%
2019 28.79 3535th 4309 18.0%
2021 63.91 1180th 4451 73.5%
2022 61.91 1372nd 4477 69.4%
2023 62.25 1379th 4521 69.5%
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Rank History for Female students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.64 1170th 4306 72.8%
2019 71.10 966th 4348 77.8%
2021 78.44 741st 4499 83.5%
2022 69.63 1111th 4561 75.6%
2023 61.71 1479th 4588 67.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.18 2062nd 3106 33.6%
2019 60.62 1461st 3184 54.1%
2021 71.55 863rd 3006 71.3%
2022 66.06 1049th 2958 64.5%
2023 68.26 944th 2980 68.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.62 1002nd 4240 76.4%
2019 58.30 1431st 4295 66.7%
2021 61.77 1112th 4331 74.3%
2022 64.74 1138th 4461 74.5%
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Rank History for Male students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.31 1166th 4319 73.0%
2019 53.14 1812th 4357 58.4%
2021 69.24 1108th 4498 75.4%
2022 65.47 1309th 4563 71.3%
2023 81.30 670th 4585 85.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.03 457th 1005 54.5%
2019 50.43 559th 1009 44.6%
2021 47.79 536th 967 44.6%
2022 47.73 603rd 957 37.0%
2023 38.12 753rd 1015 25.8%
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Rank History for African American students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.49 788th 2483 68.3%
2019 38.87 1600th 2515 36.4%
2021 41.76 1345th 2444 45.0%
2022 31.76 1806th 2421 25.4%
2023 31.02 1812th 2443 25.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.34 2312th 4168 44.5%
2019 39.71 2646th 4188 36.8%
2021 56.71 1532nd 4329 64.6%
2022 47.42 2254th 4376 48.5%
2023 58.32 1571st 4401 64.3%
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Rank History for White students at John F Ward Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.48 1236th 3127 60.5%
2019 62.24 1065th 3142 66.1%
2021 69.78 750th 3082 75.7%
2022 65.76 954th 3082 69.0%
2023 75.67 568th 3106 81.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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 John F Ward Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 576 28 131 37 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1992 648 26 162 42 5 n/a n/a 0 883
1993 696 21 167 47 3 n/a n/a 0 934
1994 759 28 168 43 4 n/a n/a 0 1002
1995 743 40 115 42 2 n/a n/a 0 942
1996 743 40 115 42 2 n/a n/a 0 942
1997 725 32 104 37 1 n/a n/a 0 899
1998 718 28 109 44 2 n/a n/a 0 901
1999 666 28 88 50 2 n/a n/a 0 834
2000 623 26 88 50 2 n/a n/a 0 789
2001 598 32 94 64 4 n/a n/a 0 792
2002 523 45 115 87 6 n/a n/a 0 776
2003 523 45 115 87 6 n/a n/a 0 776
2004 499 43 119 98 4 n/a n/a 0 763
2005 498 32 108 72 2 n/a n/a 0 712
2006 502 65 119 95 1 n/a n/a 0 782
2007 476 57 110 82 2 n/a n/a 0 727
2008 424 57 108 94 3 n/a n/a 0 686
2009 391 60 97 91 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2010 376 73 95 115 4 n/a n/a 0 663
2011 383 53 73 128 1 1 6 0 645
2012 334 57 71 137 3 2 19 0 623
2013 323 55 72 148 4 1 23 0 626
2014 301 63 75 144 4 1 17 0 605
2015 281 49 84 139 2 2 26 0 583
2016 271 44 88 139 2 0 40 0 584
2017 254 45 85 161 2 0 39 0 586
2018 267 51 73 159 2 2 31 0 585
2019 258 54 64 146 1 1 37 0 561
2020 263 49 91 150 4 1 36 0 594
2021 249 44 82 147 3 3 32 0 560
2022 244 63 82 167 2 2 33 0 593
2023 244 60 78 163 3 0 30 0 578

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 John F Ward Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 774 40.9 18.9 n/a
1992 883 47.7 18.5 0.2
1993 934 48.0 19.5 0.3
1994 1002 51.5 19.5 0.4
1995 942 49.9 18.9 1.1
1996 942 49.9 18.9 1.1
1997 899 46.2 19.5 0
1998 901 46.3 19.5 1
1999 834 46.3 18.0 1.3
2000 789 43.7 18.1 1.9
2001 792 46.6 17.0 1.9
2002 776 48.0 16.2 6.7
2003 776 48.0 16.2 6.7
2004 763 46.3 16.5 8.1
2005 712 43.5 16.4 8.7
2006 782 45.1 17.3 17.1
2007 727 43.7 16.6 16.2
2008 686 44.0 15.6 15.2
2009 641 43.8 14.6 15.9
2010 663 44.9 14.7 22.6
2011 645 47.2 13.6 24.5
2012 623 37.8 16.4 24.4
2013 626 40.0 15.6 26.7
2014 605 38.0 15.9 27.1
2015 583 36.0 16.1 25.2
2016 584 35.0 16.6 25.5
2017 586 34.2 17.1 25.9
2018 585 36.0 16.2 31.8
2019 561 35.0 16.0 34.8
2020 594 35.0 16.9 33
2021 560 34.8 16.0 33.2
2022 593 39.0 15.2 41.1
2023 578 37.0 15.6 41.3

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 John F Ward Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 774 40.9 18.9 n/a
1992 883 47.7 18.5 0.2
1993 934 48.0 19.5 0.3
1994 1002 51.5 19.5 0.4
1995 942 49.9 18.9 1.1
1996 942 49.9 18.9 1.1
1997 899 46.2 19.5 0
1998 901 46.3 19.5 1
1999 834 46.3 18.0 1.3
2000 789 43.7 18.1 1.9
2001 792 46.6 17.0 1.9
2002 776 48.0 16.2 6.7
2003 776 48.0 16.2 6.7
2004 763 46.3 16.5 8.1
2005 712 43.5 16.4 8.7
2006 782 45.1 17.3 17.1
2007 727 43.7 16.6 16.2
2008 686 44.0 15.6 15.2
2009 641 43.8 14.6 15.9
2010 663 44.9 14.7 22.6
2011 645 47.2 13.6 24.5
2012 623 37.8 16.4 24.4
2013 626 40.0 15.6 26.7
2014 605 38.0 15.9 27.1
2015 583 36.0 16.1 25.2
2016 584 35.0 16.6 25.5
2017 586 34.2 17.1 25.9
2018 585 36.0 16.2 31.8
2019 561 35.0 16.0 34.8
2020 594 35.0 16.9 33
2021 560 34.8 16.0 33.2
2022 593 39.0 15.2 41.1
2023 578 37.0 15.6 41.3

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 John F Ward Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $322 (3.5%) $8,840 (96.5%) $9,162
2020 $356 (4.0%) $8,508 (96.0%) $8,864
2021 $490 (4.9%) $9,498 (95.1%) $9,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John F Ward Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1369th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 938th of 4647 Elementary schools
 10.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (John F Ward Elementary)4651
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5360
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John F Ward Elementary)4250
 8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (John F Ward Elementary)4756
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5359
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (John F Ward Elementary)4558
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (John F Ward Elementary)7077
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))6568
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (John F Ward Elementary)6865
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))6463
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (John F Ward Elementary)5346
 7%
   5th Grade Science (Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd))5741
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students561578
 3%
African American5460
 11.1%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian6478
 21.9%
Hispanic146163
 11.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White258244
 5.4%
Two or More Races3730
 18.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.8%41.3%
 6.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 578 students attended John F Ward Elementary.

Students at John F Ward Elementary are 42% White, 28% Hispanic, 13% Asian, 10% African American, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend John F Ward Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clear Lake Intermediate
High : Clear Brook High School

John F Ward Elementary ranks 1317th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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