JOHN F WARD EL

www.ccisd.net

617 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

John F. Ward Elementary School is a public school serving students in the Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD). Located in the Clear Lake area of Houston, the school is part of a district recognized for its focus on rigorous academics, high student performance, and strong community engagement. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader CCISD goal of preparing students for future success by fostering a supportive learning environment that balances core academic subjects with social-emotional development.

As a member of the Clear Creek community, John F. Ward Elementary benefits from the resources and organizational support of one of the more prominent districts in the Greater Houston region. The school emphasizes a comprehensive educational approach, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to meet the diverse needs of its student population. By maintaining a strong partnership with parents and the local community, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities.

617

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN F WARD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	227
Hispanic	200
Black	79
Asian	79
Two or More	30
American Indian	2

White
227 (36.8%)
Hispanic
200 (32.4%)
Black
79 (12.8%)
Asian
79 (12.8%)
Two or More
30 (4.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CLEAR CREEK ISD
Phone:	(281)284-5400
Website:	http://www.ccisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 58

Kindergarten 99

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 105