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E P Ward Elementary School

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Summary

E P Ward Elementary School is a public elementary school in Wallingford, Kentucky, serving 180 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Fleming County School District.

While E P Ward Elementary has a higher percentage of white students (96.11%) compared to nearby schools, its academic performance is mixed. The school outperforms the county in some areas, like 5th grade reading and social studies, but underperforms in others, such as 4th grade math and 5th grade editing. E P Ward also has a very high rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 69% to 78% over the past three years, which is significantly higher than surrounding schools. Concerningly, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, from 213 out of 700 Kentucky elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 356 out of 687 in 2022-2023.

Compared to nearby schools, E P Ward Elementary lags behind the highest-performing Hillsboro Elementary School. Additionally, the school faces achievement gaps between student subgroups, with male students consistently outperforming female students. Addressing these challenges, as well as the school's high poverty rates, will be crucial for E P Ward Elementary to improve and better serve its students.

180

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

75.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

12811 Morehead Rd
Wallingford, KY 41093

(606) 876-2061

District: Fleming County

Students who attend E P Ward Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Simons Middle School
High:	Fleming County High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

96.1%

Hispanic:

1.7%

African American:

1.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 70th percentile in 2019 → 48th in 2023

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 70th-percentile peak (2019) to 48th (2023)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Editing and Mechanics scores 10 pts below the Kentucky average

Students meeting standards (2022-2023) ?

This school44%

District avg39%

Kentucky avg44%

Not ranked this year

E P Ward Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

120^th of 157Fleming County among Kentucky districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	47.9	356 of 687	48.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	38.8	420 of 684	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.4	213 of 700	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	59.8	265 of 691	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	53.7	320 of 694	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	52.3	325 of 690	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	43.8	426 of 698	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.1	435 of 705	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2013	28.1	578 of 719	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	32.2	530 of 713	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	25.1	571 of 688	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	15.2	613 of 683	10.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	6.3	634 of 658	3.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	23.6	535 of 651	17.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	33.7	455 of 638	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	28.3	487 of 639	23.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	12.5	594 of 641	7.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	62.8	228 of 671	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	49.5	345 of 663	48.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	53.9	266 of 670	60.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.2	392 of 667	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	67.5	157 of 664	76.4%	★★★★☆
2018	70.2	132 of 631	79.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	65.0	175 of 652	73.2%	★★★★☆
2022	64.8	171 of 657	74.0%	★★★★☆
2019	73.4	130 of 676	80.8%	★★★★☆
2018	68.5	164 of 665	75.3%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2019	61.4	238 of 661	64.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Kentucky percentile	Rating
2023	42.1	391 of 658	40.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.6	437 of 656	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	73.8	116 of 592	80.4%	★★★★☆
2018	62.8	185 of 593	68.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2023)73rd percentile+25 vs school

Special Education (2019)64th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2023)60th percentile+12 vs school

White (2023)41st percentile-8 vs school

Female (2023)24th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Kentucky (2022-2023) ?

Social Studies53%+11 vs state

Reading48%~ state avg

Writing47%+8 vs state

Editing and Mechanics37%-10 vs state

Mathematics34%-5 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about E P Ward Elementary School

How many students attend E P Ward Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 180 students attended E P Ward Elementary School.

What district is E P Ward Elementary School in?

Fleming County

What is the racial makeup of E P Ward Elementary School?

Students at E P Ward Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

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