Ward El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD · Grades PK-5
2,175th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
Ward El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Ward El 2,175th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Ward El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 232 students tested
Ward El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 57.9% | 44.8% | ▼ 13.1 pts | |
| Hispanic | 25.0% | 33.0% | ▲ 8.0 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 12.3% | ▲ 4.1 pts | |
| Asian | 3.5% | 5.5% | ▲ 2.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.1% | 3.6% | ▼ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Ward El
Typical home value $303K in zip 79606 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Ward El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Alcorta ElAbilene ISD · 1.3 mi away2,848th of 4,406
ELA 44% · Math 41% - 6Austin ElAbilene ISD · 1.5 mi away1,966th of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 44% - 5Bassetti ElAbilene ISD · 1.8 mi away2,302nd of 4,406
ELA 56% · Math 38% - 2Bowie ElAbilene ISD · 2.3 mi away3,668th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 33% - 5Dyess ElAbilene ISD · 2.8 mi away2,236th of 4,406
ELA 51% · Math 44% - –Wylie West ElWylie ISD · 3 mi away
- 3Bonham ElAbilene ISD · 3 mi away3,188th of 4,406
ELA 45% · Math 34% - 9Wylie West IntWylie ISD · 3.2 mi away527th of 4,406
ELA 72% · Math 68%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Ward El in?
Ward El is part of the Abilene ISD district in Abilene, Texas.
Is Ward El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Ward El 2,175th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Ward El?
White 45%, Hispanic 33%, Black 12%, Asian 6% (473 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Ward El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79606 is $303K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.