What grades does WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY serve?

As a Primary school, WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY serves students in WARD, AR. The school is administered by CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Where is WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY located?

You can find WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY in WARD, AR.

What school district is WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY in?

CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT is the school district for WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY in WARD, AR. The district oversees 16 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY?

At WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, there are approximately 14.9 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT?

CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT includes 16 schools serving students in WARD.

What schools are in WARD, AR?

WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY is among the schools serving WARD, AR. The school is part of CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT.

What school district serves WARD, AR?

The school district for WARD, AR is CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT. WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY and other schools are part of this district.

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WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY — School Calendar 2026-27

Primary|WARD, Arkansas|CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT

WARD, AR 72176

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Upcoming Events

Sep

Mon

Labor DayHolidayDistrict-wide

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Oct

Mon

No School (Staff Development)Staff DayDistrict-wide

Oct

Fri

No SchoolEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Fall BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

Jan

Tue

No School (Staff Development)Staff DayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

PK–5

Enrollment

521

Student:Teacher

14.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Econ. Disadvantaged

59.1%

Phone

(501)843-9601

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

40-44%

Math Proficiency

55-59%

Chronic Absenteeism

37.7%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

12 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.9:1

Worse than average in AR

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

459

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

91% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.33000001

Nurses

2.77

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$10,792

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,209

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$11,621

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 12%State 57%Local 31%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$226,375

+2.3% 1yr+27.9% 5yr

Little Rock, AR metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.8%

Below 150% poverty line

4.5%

Unemployment rate

7.5%

Uninsured residents

10.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,599

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,599

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Speech/Language Impairment

482 (30%)

Other Health Impairment

307 (19%)

Specific Learning Disability

258 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

230 (14%)

Autism

224 (14%)

Emotional Disturbance

37 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

520

Current enrollment

Declining(-13% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

No School (Staff Development)

Staff Day

Fri, Oct 16, 2026

No School

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in CABOT SCHOOL DISTRICT. WARD CENTRAL ELEMENTARY follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	No School (Staff Development)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	No School (Staff Development)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Oct 16, 2026	No SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	No School (Staff Development)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	Second Semester BeginsDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	MLK Jr. DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 8, 2027	No School (Staff Development)District-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Mar 19, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	No SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—