William B Ward Elementary School

About William B Ward Elementary School

William B Ward Elementary School, 311 Broadfield Rd, New Rochelle, NY, is a successful public school for grades K–5 that has 988 students. Renowned for its solid academic record, the school repeatedly reinforces pupil improvement in math and reading with 52% of students at or above levels of proficiency—surpassing district and state averages. The key strength is its diverse student body, here, with almost 60% minority enrollment, which fosters an inclusive and diverse learning environment. With the ratio of 15:1 and a diligent group of 66 certified teachers, William B Ward Elementary School continues to mold confident, capable young learners well-prepared for success. Explore more elementary schools.

Contact Information

Address

311 BROADFIELD RD NEW ROCHELLE NY 10804

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Phone

(914) 576-4450

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Website

https://www.nred.org/

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%

Reading 49%

State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 49% in Reading.

66

Full-time Teachers

15 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

988

Total Students

$135737

Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 45 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at William B Ward Elementary School

2.5X

More likely to persue STEM Careers

80%

Jobs that will require STEM in 2030

Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!

School Ratings

Ranked

45

of 93 in New York

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 40.5%

Asian 4.7%

Hispanic 35%

Black 16.5%

Two+ Races 2.7%

Native Am. 1%

White

40.5%

Asian

4.7%

Hispanic

35%

Black

16.5%

Two+ Races

2.7%

Native Am.

1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 988

49%

484 Female

50.9%

503 Male

Student Population

988 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

William B. Ward Elementary wrapped up the year by celebrating what students and staff accomplished, from art and shows to awards like Coach of the Year. Parents gave their thoughts on the 2025–2026 safety plan. A surprise 50th birthday party for teacher Ann Briscoe and a 7/10 GreatSchools rating showed how well the school did.

FAQ

1.Does William B. Ward Elementary School have scholarships or fee waivers?

Ans- Yes, William B. Ward Elementary School has a few scholarships and fee waivers for families who need help.

2. Who runs the after-school programs at William B. Ward Elementary School?

Ans- School staff and certain outside groups run the after-school activities at William B. Ward Elementary School.

3. What does William B. Ward Elementary School look like?

Ans- William B. Ward Elementary School features playgrounds, a library, computer labs, and a gym. The school also has secure entrances for safety.

4. How old are the students at William B. Ward Elementary School?

Ans- The students at William B. Ward Elementary School are usually between 5 and 11 years old.

5. How does William B. Ward Elementary School keep students safe?

Ans- William B. Ward Elementary School uses secure entrances, monitors hallways, has staff supervision, and follows emergency plans to keep everyone safe.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

What Parents Say