RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR

www.fortworthisd.org

202 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Riverside Applied Learning Center, located at 3600 Fossil Dr. in Fort Worth, Texas, is a specialized campus within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). The school operates with a focus on "applied learning," a pedagogical approach that emphasizes hands-on, project-based experiences designed to connect academic curriculum with real-world applications. By integrating experiential learning into the daily routine, the center aims to engage students more deeply in their studies and foster practical problem-solving skills alongside traditional academic development.

As part of the Fort Worth ISD network, the school serves the local community by providing a structured environment that prioritizes student agency and active participation. Its curriculum is designed to help students bridge the gap between abstract concepts and tangible results, often encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment criteria, or current campus initiatives, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and contact information for the Riverside Applied Learning Center.

202

Total Students

15.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	162
Black	22
Asian	1
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
162 (80.2%)
Black
22 (10.9%)
White
13 (6.4%)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.5%)
Asian
1 (0.5%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

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:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)815-5800
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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

Kindergarten 25

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 39

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	25
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	39
Grade 4	40
Grade 5	39

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	107	53%
Male	95	47%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

FORT WORTH ISD

213 Students

401 SAMUELS AVE
FORT WORTH, TX 76102 (3.5 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th