EAST HANDLEY EL

www.fortworthisd.org

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Handley Elementary School is a public school located at 2617 Mims St. in Fort Worth, Texas, serving students within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). The school is situated in the Handley neighborhood on the city's east side and operates under the broader mission of the district to prepare all students for success in college, career, and community leadership.

As part of the Fort Worth ISD, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while leveraging the district’s various resources to support student development and academic growth. For parents and community members seeking specific information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, calendar updates, or contact details, the official school website at [www.fortworthisd.org](http://www.fortworthisd.org) serves as the primary hub for documentation and district-wide announcements.

329

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST HANDLEY EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	20
Hispanic	225
Black	66
Asian	7
Two or More	11

Hispanic
225 (68.4%)
Black
66 (20.1%)
White
20 (6.1%)
Two or More
11 (3.3%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)

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)815-4400
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	300
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 37

Kindergarten 48

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 45