COMO EL

www.fortworthisd.org

Charter School 422 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

**Como Montessori School** (often referred to as Como Elementary) is a public school located in the historic Como neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, and is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). The school is distinguished by its commitment to the Montessori educational method, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play in specially prepared environments. By focusing on the development of the whole child, the school aims to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its students.

The school serves as a cornerstone of the Como community, reflecting a deep-rooted history of resilience and civic pride. As a magnet/specialized program within the district, it draws families who are seeking an alternative to the traditional lecture-based classroom model. Through its integration of Montessori principles, Como Montessori provides a structured yet flexible academic framework designed to meet the diverse developmental needs of its students, preparing them for success in higher grade levels and beyond.

422

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COMO EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	174
Black	209
Asian	9
Two or More	14

Black
209 (49.5%)
Hispanic
174 (41.2%)
White
16 (3.8%)
Two or More
14 (3.3%)
Asian
9 (2.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)815-6500
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 54

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 68