At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 413
520
Total Enrollment
State avg: 70%
66%-4.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
-1–5
Grade Span
Elementary
Level
Overview
WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is a public elementary serving grades -1–5 in WARD, Arkansas. The school enrolls 520 students. It is part of the CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span-1–5
DistrictCABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT
County5085
CityWARD
ZIP72176
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID050375000170
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment520
White78.7%
Hispanic / Latino8.1%
Black / African American1.9%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races11.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
78.7%
Hispanic
8.1%
Black
1.9%
Asian
0.2%
Two+
11.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.