South Ward Elementary School serves 279 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 66% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
279 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
20 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
30%
21%
White
34%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend South Ward Elementary School?
279 students attend South Ward Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of South Ward Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are Asian.
What grades does South Ward Elementary School offer ?
South Ward Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Ward Elementary School part of?
South Ward Elementary School is part of Pinellas School District.
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