School Overview
**Ward Elementary School**, located in the Far West side of San Antonio, is a public school serving students in the Northside Independent School District (NISD). Situated in a rapidly growing area of the city near the intersection of Culebra Road and FM 1560, the school is part of a district highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional programs, and strong community involvement. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development, typically serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade.

The school operates under the broader mission of NISD, which prioritizes a student-centered approach to learning and the preparation of children for future academic success. Being part of the Northside district, Ward Elementary benefits from centralized resources, robust extracurricular opportunities, and a structured curriculum aligned with state standards. Families in the area can expect a focus on maintaining a safe, inclusive learning environment where technology is integrated into the classroom to support diverse learning styles and modern educational needs.
763
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
57.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WARD EL
Demographic Student Count
White93
Hispanic584
Black43
Asian12
Two or More27
American Indian3
Pacific Islander1
  • Hispanic
    584 (76.5%)
  • White
    93 (12.2%)
  • Black
    43 (5.6%)
  • Two or More
    27 (3.5%)
  • Asian
    12 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.1%)
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: NORTHSIDE ISD
Phone: (210)397-6800
Website: http://nisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 763
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 427
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 14
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 67
Kindergarten 92
Grade 1 112
Grade 2 104
Grade 3 138
Grade 4 129
Grade 5 121

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WARD EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten67
Kindergarten92
Grade 1112
Grade 2104
Grade 3138
Grade 4129
Grade 5121
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WARD EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female39651.9%
Male36748.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)