RICHARD J WILSON EL

www.fortworthisd.org

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Richard J. Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in the Southside area of Fort Worth, Texas, serving students within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its diverse student body. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood and acts as a local hub for families in the 76110 zip code, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Like many schools within the Fort Worth ISD, Richard J. Wilson Elementary emphasizes core academic subjects—such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science—while often integrating district-wide initiatives focused on literacy and social-emotional learning. The school operates under the broader mission of the district, which is to prepare all students for success in college, career, and community leadership. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies by visiting the official Fort Worth ISD website.

508

Total Students

32.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RICHARD J WILSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	484
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	2

Hispanic
484 (95.3%)
White
12 (2.4%)
Black
7 (1.4%)
Asian
3 (0.6%)
Two or More
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:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)814-7700
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	468
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 48

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 83