John Ward

ward.newton.k12.ma.us/

186 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John Ward Elementary School, located in the village of Newton Centre, Massachusetts, is a vibrant public school serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Newton Public Schools district, the school is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to academic excellence. Its location on Dolphin Road places it in the heart of a residential area, fostering a close-knit environment where families, teachers, and staff work collaboratively to support the developmental and educational needs of every child.

The school places a heavy emphasis on creating an inclusive and intellectually stimulating atmosphere. Beyond its core curriculum, Ward Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and its focus on fostering social-emotional learning alongside traditional academic achievement. By maintaining strong ties to the local Newton community and prioritizing a well-rounded education, the school prepares its students for success in middle school and beyond. You can find more specific information regarding their academic programs, faculty, and school events on their official website at http://ward.newton.k12.ma.us/.

186

Total Students

21.1

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John Ward
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	13
Asian	35
Two or More	24

White
114 (61.3%)
Asian
35 (18.8%)
Two or More
24 (12.9%)
Hispanic
13 (7.0%)

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:	Newton
Phone:	(617)559-6450
Website:	http://ward.newton.k12.ma.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 30

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 34

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for John Ward
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	44
Grade 2	21
Grade 3	30
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	34

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for John Ward
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	94	50.5%
Male	92	49.5%

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th