Summary:
The 74652 zip code contains a single elementary school, Ward Elementary School, which serves students in the Shidler school district. While the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the years, it continues to perform on par with the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency. However, its 3rd grade students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in both subjects compared to the state averages.
Ward Elementary School has a relatively small student population of 78 and a high percentage (79.49%) of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a predominantly low-income student body. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 19.0% in the 2024-2025 school year is also noteworthy. Despite these challenges, Ward Elementary maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 9.3 and spends $9,556 per student, which may contribute to its stronger performance among younger students.
Overall, while Ward Elementary School has faced declining statewide rankings, it continues to provide a solid educational foundation for its students, particularly in the early grades. The school's small size, high poverty levels, and chronic absenteeism rates present unique challenges, but the school's resources and focus on 3rd grade performance suggest it is working to address these issues and support student success.
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