WARD EL
WARD EL is a public elementary school in ABILENE ISD (TAYLOR County), Texas. It serves 106 students in special education of 502 total students. It holds a TEA accountability rating of C and an overall SPED support score of 35.3.
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- School District: ABILENE ISD
- County: TAYLOR
- Grade Type: Elementary
- Grade Span: KG - 05
- Campus Type: Traditional Public School
- Ranking Status: Ranked
- Charter School: No
- Median Household Income: in ZIP code 79606 is $83,201
- TEA Accountability Overview →
35.3/100
Overall SPED Support Score
29.2%
SPED Support Percentile
General Accountability Rating
SPED Sub-Scores
16.9/100
Academic Performance
55.0/100
Academic Growth
8.7/100
Inclusion & Placement
46.8/100
Staffing Support
91.1/100
Discipline Climate
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Graduation & Dropout
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| General Information on Students and Teachers | 2019 | 2022 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total number of students | 502 | ||
| Number of students in Special Education | 106 | ||
| Percentage of students in Special Education | 21.1% | ||
| Total Students with Disabilities | 82 | ||
| Students with Autism | 3 | ||
| Students with Behavioral Disabilities | 12 | ||
| Students with Intellectual Disability | 30 | ||
| Students with Non-Categorical Early Childhood | 0 | ||
| Students with Physical Disabilities | 37 | ||
| Total Count of Teachers | 46.9 | ||
| Count of Special Education Teachers (Full Time Equivalent) | 4.1 | ||
| Percentage of Special Ed Teachers | 12.8% | ||
| Ratio of Special Education Students to Special Education Teachers | 25.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WARD EL offer strong special education support?
WARD EL has an Overall SPED Support Score of 35.3, placing it in the 29.2 percentile of ranked Texas public schools, which reflects developing special education support. The school serves 106 students in special education with 4.1 special education teachers.
What grades does WARD EL serve?
WARD EL serves grades KG - 05, classified as elementary in ABILENE ISD.
Is WARD EL a charter school?
No. WARD EL is a traditional public school in ABILENE ISD.
How does WARD EL compare to other Texas schools for special education?
You can compare WARD EL side-by-side with up to four other Texas schools across STAAR results, special education metrics, discipline, and graduation data on the school comparison page at https://learningdifferences.info/compare/.
What is WARD EL's TEA accountability rating?
WARD EL has a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of C for the 2025 reporting year.
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