At a glance
Reported students
186
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Massachusetts elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 1,011 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
350.5
John Ward: 186 reported students.
State peer staffing position
7th percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 213
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.3:1
What the reported data says about John Ward
John Ward is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Newton Centre. It is one of 22 current school records connected to Newton. NCES reports 186 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,011 elementary schools in Massachusetts with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 374 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the Massachusetts median of 12.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (61.3%) and Asian (18.8%). English learners represent 6.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John Ward
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.3%
- Hispanic7%
- Black0%
- Asian18.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Newton
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Williams
Elementary · Grades KG–05
211 reported students
Peirce
Elementary · Grades KG–05
249 reported students
Underwood
Elementary · Grades KG–05
253 reported students
Franklin
Elementary · Grades KG–05
320 reported students
Mason-Rice
Elementary · Grades KG–05
321 reported students
Bowen
Elementary · Grades KG–05
325 reported students
Public schools near John Ward
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 502 | 1 mi |
| Underwood Elementary · Newton | KG–05 | 253 | 1 mi |
| Lyon Elementary School Elementary · Boston | KG–08 | 143 | 1.2 mi |
| Cabot Elementary · Newton | KG–05 | 414 | 1.2 mi |
| Mason-Rice Elementary · Newton | KG–05 | 321 | 1.2 mi |
| Winship Elementary School Elementary · Boston | PK–06 | 353 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John Ward
What grades does John Ward serve?
John Ward reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Newton.
How many students attend John Ward?
John Ward reported 186 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 1,011 Massachusetts elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 213 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John Ward?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 186 students and 21.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Massachusetts median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John Ward a public, charter, or magnet school?
John Ward is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Newton attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is John Ward in?
John Ward is part of Newton, based in Newtonville, MA, which operates 22 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John Ward?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edison Elementary School (1 mi), Underwood (1 mi), Lyon Elementary School (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.