Ward El
Abilene, TX · Abilene ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · City, midsize
2,175th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
3750 PAINT BRUSH, Abilene, TX 79606
(325)690-3666NCES ID 480744002238Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 232 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 473 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1992, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.1% | 44.8% | ▼ 10.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.8% | 33.0% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.3% | 12.3% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 4.7% | 5.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.0% | 3.6% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1992. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $303K in zip 79606 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.