At a glance
Reported students
617
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38.85
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
700
John F Ward El: 617 reported students.
State peer staffing position
72nd percentile
15.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 595
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15.3:1
What the reported data says about John F Ward El
John F Ward El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Houston. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Clear Creek ISD. NCES reports 617 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 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 (36.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (32.4%). English learners represent 15.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John F Ward El
- 1How do the reported 15.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 38.85 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 15.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.8%
- Hispanic32.4%
- Black12.8%
- Asian12.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
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
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 Clear Creek ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
I W and Eleanor Hyde El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
600 reported students
Wedgewood El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
637 reported students
Ed H White El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
644 reported students
Lavace Stewart El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
660 reported students
North Pointe El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
573 reported students
Darwin L Gilmore El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
676 reported students
Public schools near John F Ward El
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Odyssey Academy - Webster Elementary · Charter · Odyssey Academy Inc | PK–08 | 328 | 1.1 mi |
| Clear Lake City El Elementary · Clear Creek ISD | PK–05 | 507 | 1.4 mi |
| North Pointe El Elementary · Clear Creek ISD | PK–05 | 573 | 1.5 mi |
| Armand Bayou El Elementary · Clear Creek ISD | PK–05 | 518 | 1.5 mi |
| Falcon Pass El Elementary · Clear Creek ISD | PK–05 | 545 | 1.5 mi |
| G H Whitcomb El Elementary · Clear Creek ISD | PK–05 | 557 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F Ward El
What grades does John F Ward El serve?
John F Ward El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Clear Creek ISD.
How many students attend John F Ward El?
John F Ward El reported 617 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 68th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 595 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F Ward El?
The calculated ratio is 15.9:1, based on 617 students and 38.85 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John F Ward El a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F Ward El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clear Creek ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F Ward El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John F Ward El in?
John F Ward El is part of Clear Creek ISD, based in League City, TX, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F Ward El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Odyssey Academy - Webster (1.1 mi), Clear Lake City El (1.4 mi), North Pointe El (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.