WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

6555 STATE ROAD 16
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32092

www-wce.stjohns.k12.fl.us/

1,156 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Wards Creek Elementary School, located in St. Augustine, Florida, is a highly-rated public school serving the St. Johns County School District. Situated along State Road 16, the school is positioned within one of the fastest-growing regions in the county, reflecting the broader development and expansion of the local St. Augustine community. It operates under the mission of fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that prioritizes academic excellence, character development, and the cultivation of lifelong learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic achievement and community involvement, frequently emphasizing collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and students. By leveraging the resources of the St. Johns County School District, Wards Creek offers a comprehensive curriculum that aims to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Through a variety of extracurricular programs, technology integration, and an emphasis on traditional values, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for success in their future academic endeavors.

1,156

Total Students

74.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	632
Hispanic	188
Black	40
Asian	204
Two or More	87
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
632 (54.7%)
Asian
204 (17.6%)
Hispanic
188 (16.3%)
Two or More
87 (7.5%)
Black
40 (3.5%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)547-8730
Website:	http://www-wce.stjohns.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	1,156
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	74.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 186

Grade 1 180

Grade 2 166

Grade 3 171

Grade 4 216

Grade 5 205

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	186
Grade 1	180
Grade 2	166
Grade 3	171
Grade 4	216
Grade 5	205

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WARDS CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	557	48.2%
Male	599	51.8%

Elementary School K - 6th