JOY JAMES ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP

jje.castleberryisd.net

471 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joy James Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving as part of the Castleberry Independent School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood and elementary development. By focusing on the unique needs of its student population, the school aims to prepare children for academic success through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.

As a campus within the Castleberry ISD, Joy James Elementary reflects the district’s commitment to providing equitable learning opportunities and robust resources to its students. The school encourages family involvement and maintains a focus on student growth, utilizing its online platform to keep parents and the community informed about campus initiatives, academic goals, and school events. Its location on Buchanan Street places it as a key community hub for families in the Fort Worth area seeking an inclusive and dedicated educational setting for their elementary-aged children.

471

Total Students

32.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOY JAMES ACADEMY OF LEADERSHIP
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	399
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
399 (84.7%)
White
37 (7.9%)
Black
17 (3.6%)
Two or More
14 (3.0%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CASTLEBERRY ISD
Phone:	(817)252-2500
Website:	http://jje.castleberryisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	421
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 74

Kindergarten 68

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 67

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 59