Serving 1,210 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wards Creek Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,210 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wards Creek Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Wards Creek Elementary School's student population of 1,210 students has grown by 68% over five school years.
The teacher population of 79 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,210 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
School Rankings
Wards Creek Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wards Creek Elementary School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#487 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
16%
3%
Hispanic
17%
37%
Black
4%
21%
White
55%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wards Creek Elementary School's ranking?
Wards Creek Elementary School is ranked #487 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wards Creek Elementary School often compared to?
Wards Creek Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Timberlin Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wards Creek Elementary School?
1,210 students attend Wards Creek Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Wards Creek Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wards Creek Elementary School?
Wards Creek Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wards Creek Elementary School offer ?
Wards Creek Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wards Creek Elementary School part of?
Wards Creek Elementary School is part of St. Johns School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
LAST DAY TO BUY LEGACY BRICKS
May 16, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Students
May 30, 2025 (Friday)
Last Day for Teachers - Teacher Planning Day
June 02, 2025 (Monday)
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