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About this school
Ward Elementary School is
an urban public school
in Abilene, Texas that is part of Abilene Independent School District.
It serves 472 students
in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.8:1.
Its teachers have had 11 projects funded on DonorsChoose.
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of students receive free or reduced price lunch
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
Source: the National Center for Education Statistics
49%
of students are Black, Latino, Native
American, or Asian
Data about school demographics comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. The numbers in this chart may not add up to 100% because of limitations in the available data.
Ward Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose
Last updated Dec 5, 2025
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Ward Elementary School
$4,874
raised using DonorsChoose
11
projects
funded
9
teachers
funded
46
donors
1
project
for
basic supplies
4
projects for
books
1
project
for
art supplies
Ward Elementary School has received support from
39 individuals from Texas and
7 individuals out-of-state.