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John F Ward Elementary

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John F Ward Elementary ranks 1192 nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1192^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Elementary Schools

Better than 74% of Texas elementary schools

Summary

John F Ward Elementary is a PK-5 school in Houston, TX, serving 617 students as part of the highly-regarded Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd), which ranks in the 85th percentile statewide. The school itself holds a solid 4-star rating (74th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year, placing it as a reliable mid-tier performer within a strong district, though it is not the top choice in its immediate neighborhood.

Ward’s most notable strength is its exceptional success with English Language Learners (ELL), ranking in the 80th percentile for serving this group—a standout achievement compared to nearby schools like Brookwood Elementary, a 5-star school in the 95th percentile that does not show the same level of ELL success. However, the school faces a significant challenge with its African American students, ranking in the 8th percentile for this subgroup, which represents a stark achievement gap that requires targeted intervention. Additionally, Ward’s 5th-grade science scores dropped dramatically from 46% proficiency in 2022-2023 to just 20.39% in 2024-2025, the lowest among nearby Clear Creek ISD schools, while math scores consistently lag behind the district average across all tested grades.

Compared to other schools within a 4-mile radius, Ward sits in a cluster with Clear Lake City Elementary and North Pointe Elementary (both in the 73rd-76th percentile), outperforming G H Whitcomb Elementary (37th percentile) but falling short of Falcon Pass Elementary (83rd percentile) and Brookwood. The school’s per-student spending ($9,988) is in the middle of the pack, suggesting performance differences are driven more by instructional strategies and school culture than funding. For parents, Ward offers a good education with a strong ELL program, but the inconsistent science scores, below-average math performance, and significant achievement gap for African American students are key areas to consider.

617

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,623

Per pupil spending ?

44.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1440 Bouldercrest Dr
Houston, TX 77062-2247

(281) 284-5400

District: Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend John F Ward Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Clear Lake Intermediate
High:	Clear Brook High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.8%

Hispanic:

32.4%

African American:

12.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 84th percentile in 2016 → 74th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Texas average (58% vs 51% meeting standards)

✓Above the Texas median (74th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2016

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school58%

District avg61%

Texas avg51%

1,192^nd of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 26%▼ down 10 pts since 2016

From top 16% (2016) to top 26% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

18^th of 27Elementary Schools in the Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)

146^th of 951Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd) among Texas 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	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	68.7	1192 of 4627	74.2%	★★★★☆
2025	61.4	1507 of 4651	67.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	65.3	1328 of 4710	71.8%	★★★★☆
2023	75.5	938 of 4647	79.8%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	1095 of 4581	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	75.1	905 of 4578	80.2%	★★★★☆
2019	62.9	1369 of 4479	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.0	1120 of 4359	74.3%	★★★★☆
2017	84.6	562 of 4329	87.0%	★★★★☆
2016	81.1	689 of 4286	83.9%	★★★★☆
2015	78.5	825 of 4320	80.9%	★★★★☆
2014	75.6	935 of 4260	78.1%	★★★★☆
2013	81.4	593 of 4221	86.0%	★★★★☆
2012	83.3	498 of 4206	88.2%	★★★★☆
2011	76.8	707 of 4095	82.7%	★★★★☆
2010	80.5	434 of 3937	89.0%	★★★★☆
2009	82.3	355 of 3884	90.9%	★★★★★
2008	85.4	198 of 3768	94.7%	★★★★★
2007	79.8	449 of 3724	87.9%	★★★★☆
2006	84.0	219 of 3476	93.7%	★★★★★
2005	85.6	182 of 3475	94.8%	★★★★★
2004	82.0	305 of 3465	91.2%	★★★★★

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	19.2	2215 of 2406	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	25.1	2057 of 2443	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	31.0	1812 of 2443	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	31.8	1806 of 2421	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	41.8	1345 of 2444	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.9	1600 of 2515	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	59.5	788 of 2483	68.3%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	55.6	556 of 999	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.2	642 of 1045	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	38.1	753 of 1015	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	47.7	603 of 957	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.8	536 of 967	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	50.4	559 of 1009	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.0	457 of 1005	54.5%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	64.7	1138 of 4461	74.5%	★★★★☆
2021	61.8	1112 of 4331	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	58.3	1431 of 4295	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.6	1002 of 4240	76.4%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	72.0	325 of 1643	80.2%	★★★★☆
2024	72.0	712 of 3668	80.6%	★★★★☆
2023	72.4	627 of 3556	82.4%	★★★★☆
2022	78.3	410 of 3487	88.2%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	450 of 3446	86.9%	★★★★☆
2019	61.6	985 of 3333	70.4%	★★★★☆
2018	72.9	543 of 3226	83.2%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.9	1476 of 4575	67.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.8	1645 of 4658	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.7	1479 of 4588	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.6	1111 of 4561	75.6%	★★★★☆
2021	78.4	741 of 4499	83.5%	★★★★☆
2019	71.1	966 of 4348	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	1170 of 4306	72.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	64.8	1134 of 3075	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	68.3	944 of 2980	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.1	1049 of 2958	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	71.5	863 of 3006	71.3%	★★★★☆
2019	60.6	1461 of 3184	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	2062 of 3106	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	65.8	1160 of 4413	73.7%	★★★★☆
2024	39.5	2805 of 4465	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.3	1571 of 4401	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.4	2254 of 4376	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.7	1532 of 4329	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.7	2646 of 4188	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.3	2312 of 4168	44.5%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.1	2047 of 4520	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	47.9	2347 of 4594	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	62.2	1379 of 4521	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	61.9	1372 of 4477	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.9	1180 of 4451	73.5%	★★★★☆
2019	28.8	3535 of 4309	18.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	46.9	2235 of 4264	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	70.8	1070 of 4582	76.6%	★★★★☆
2024	69.4	1153 of 4647	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	81.3	670 of 4585	85.4%	★★★★☆
2022	65.5	1309 of 4563	71.3%	★★★★☆
2021	69.2	1108 of 4498	75.4%	★★★★☆
2019	53.1	1812 of 4357	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	66.3	1166 of 4319	73.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	38.2	779 of 1128	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.6	924 of 1099	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.6	767 of 1112	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.1	488 of 1046	53.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	50.8	1675 of 4301	61.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.4	2639 of 4292	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.1	1236 of 4086	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.8	951 of 3952	75.9%	★★★★☆
2021	55.5	1145 of 3799	69.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.1	735 of 3684	80.0%	★★★★☆
2018	60.0	922 of 3558	74.1%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	71.6	724 of 3006	75.9%	★★★★☆
2024	67.4	883 of 3108	71.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.7	568 of 3106	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	65.8	954 of 3082	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	69.8	750 of 3082	75.7%	★★★★☆
2019	62.2	1065 of 3142	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.5	1236 of 3127	60.5%	★★★☆☆

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)

English Language Learner (2026)80th percentile+6 vs school

Male (2026)77th percentile~ school

White (2026)76th percentile~ school

At Risk (2022)74th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2026)74th percentile~ school

Female (2026)68th percentile-7 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)63rd percentile-11 vs school

Special Education (2026)61st percentile-13 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)55th percentile-20 vs school

Asian (2026)44th percentile-30 vs school

Multi-racial (2024)31st percentile-41 vs school

African American (2026)8th percentile-66 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Reading61%+7 vs state

Mathematics54%+7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)			STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
John F Ward Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1440 Bouldercrest Dr	Houston	77062	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-5400	617	39	15.8	44.2%	227 (36.8%)	79 (12.8%)	200 (32.4%)	79 (12.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (4.9%)	68.7	1192^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	74.2%		61.4	1507^th of 4651 public elementary schools	67.6%	315							60.0	61.5	62.2				48.7	59.6	52.0					$8,623
Odyssey Academy - Webster	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	14650 Old Galveston Rd (Highw	Webster	77598	Harris County	Odyssey Academy Inc	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(281) 326-4555	328	20	16.4	69.8%	111 (33.8%)	73 (22.3%)	104 (31.7%)	16 (4.9%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (6.1%)	15.5	4271^st of 4627 public elementary schools	7.7%					(n/a)							45.2	32.4	39.5	34.8	56.5	72.7	19.4	14.3	13.2	26.1	27.8	58.3	45.5
Clear Lake City Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1707 Fairwind Rd	Houston	77062	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-4200	507	33	15.3	49.7%	197 (38.9%)	41 (8.1%)	209 (41.2%)	19 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	70.4	1122^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	75.8%		70.5	1111^th of 4651 public elementary schools	76.1%	11							56.3	62.2	74.5				42.5	53.9	60.6					$9,977
North Pointe Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3200 Almond Creek Dr	Houston	77059	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-5900	573	37	15.4	47.5%	183 (31.9%)	48 (8.4%)	166 (29.0%)	146 (25.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	26 (4.5%)	67.6	1241^st of 4627 public elementary schools	73.2%		70.8	1099^th of 4651 public elementary schools	76.4%	142							67.5	54.4	72.5				53.7	45.2	55.6					$9,911
Armand Bayou Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16000 Hickory Knoll Dr	Houston	77059	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-5100	518	32	16.1	45.4%	202 (39.0%)	72 (13.9%)	174 (33.6%)	28 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (8.1%)	64.7	1367^th of 4627 public elementary schools	70.5%		44.7	2457^th of 4651 public elementary schools	47.2%	1090							50.0	60.3	60.0				50.0	62.5	51.8					$9,800
Falcon Pass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2465 Falcon Pass Dr	Houston	77062	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	No	(281) 284-6200	545	36	15.2	34.3%	230 (42.2%)	57 (10.5%)	165 (30.3%)	63 (11.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (5.1%)	79.7	769^th of 4627 public elementary schools	83.4%		78.6	810^th of 4651 public elementary schools	82.6%	41							73.3	71.3	72.7				61.3	54.7	54.0					$10,025
G H Whitcomb Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	900 Reseda Dr	Houston	77062	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-4900	557	35	15.7	73.4%	141 (25.3%)	100 (18.0%)	264 (47.4%)	33 (5.9%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.7%)	37.5	2915^th of 4627 public elementary schools	37.0%		38.7	2872^nd of 4651 public elementary schools	38.2%	43							44.4	35.6	52.2				37.0	46.0	43.3					$9,691
Brookwood Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	16850 Middlebrook Dr	Houston	77059	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-5600	792	44	18.0	40.7%	245 (30.9%)	22 (2.8%)	379 (47.9%)	109 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.5%)	93.7	223^rd of 4627 public elementary schools	95.2%		94	221^st of 4651 public elementary schools	95.2%	2	26.1	13.6	23.8	18.2	0.0	15.8	78.4	79.4	80.2				75.3	83.0	67.2					$7,437
Margaret S McWhirter Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Pennsylvania	Webster	77598	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-4800	810	52	15.6	75.7%	90 (11.1%)	110 (13.6%)	555 (68.5%)	29 (3.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.0%)	76.6	889^th of 4627 public elementary schools	80.8%		53.1	1960^th of 4651 public elementary schools	57.9%	1071	29.6	38.9	39.4	39.6	47.6	40.5	63.2	66.7	72.1				55.0	69.6	46.7					$9,943
C D Landolt Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2104 Pilgrims Point	Friendswood	77546	Harris County	Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 284-5200	736	45	16.5	52.7%	199 (27.0%)	28 (3.8%)	432 (58.7%)	42 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	32 (4.3%)	74	982^nd of 4627 public elementary schools	78.8%		75.5	916^th of 4651 public elementary schools	80.3%	66	30.4	35.7	40.0	36.0	46.2		66.7	65.7	64.0				68.6	64.2	47.7					$8,534

Frequently Asked Questions about John F Ward Elementary

Is John F Ward Elementary a good school?

John F Ward Elementary ranks 1192^nd of 4627 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of John F Ward Elementary?

Students at John F Ward Elementary are 37% White, 32% Hispanic, 13% African American, 13% Asian, 5% Two or more races.

What schools do graduates of John F Ward Elementary attend?

Students who attend John F Ward Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clear Lake Intermediate
High : Clear Brook High School

What district is John F Ward Elementary in?

Clear Creek Independent School District (Isd)

How many students attend John F Ward Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 617 students attended John F Ward Elementary.

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2025–26 STAAR, STAAR EOC & STAAR Spanish test scoresJun 12, 2026

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