Ward Elementary School
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 551 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-2
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 208 Shankland Avenue, Jennings, LA 70546
- Principal or Admin: Evelyn B Broussard
- Fax: (337) 824-3155
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Jefferson Davis Parish School Board District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,622
- Graduation Rate: 70.8%
- Dropout Rate: 0.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 15.3
- Enrolled Students: 5,861
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 551
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 38.5
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 14.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 285 (51.7%)
- Females: 266 (48.3%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 68 (12.3%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 366 (66.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 434 (78.8%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 230 | 41.7% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.1% |
| White | 314 | 57.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 71 | 12.9% |
| Kindergarten | 161 | 29.2% |
| 1st Grade | 169 | 30.7% |
| 2nd Grade | 150 | 27.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 78%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:22%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 17 Years
- Average Salary: $42,373
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $35,339 | 11% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $43,226 | 89% |
Source: LA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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