William B Ward Elementary School

William B Ward Elementary School serves 995 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in New Rochelle, New York. With 69 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Academically, the school performs well above average, earning a 6.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking #1090 out of 4758 elementary schools statewide, placing it in the 77th percentile.

Students demonstrate strong literacy skills, with 72% achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and reading across grade levels. Math performance shows 56% of students meeting or exceeding proficiency standards, providing opportunities for continued growth in mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. The school draws from an affluent and highly educated community, where 78% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the median household income reaches $225,517.

This educated community environment, combined with low poverty rates of just 3.4%, creates a supportive backdrop for student learning and family engagement. Located on Broadfield Road in this large suburban setting of Westchester County, William B Ward Elementary operates within one of the region's well-established residential communities, where the median home value of $870,700 reflects the area's desirability and stability.