SOUTH HI MOUNT EL

www.fortworthisd.org

510 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

South Hi Mount Elementary School is a public school located in the Arlington Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, serving students within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). The school is known for its strong community atmosphere and its commitment to providing a foundational education that emphasizes both academic growth and character development. As part of the FWISD, the campus follows district-wide curriculum standards while focusing on creating an inclusive learning environment for its diverse student population.

The school is well-regarded for its historic charm and active parent-teacher involvement, which plays a significant role in supporting school programs and events. Beyond core academics, South Hi Mount often incorporates extracurricular opportunities and enrichment activities designed to foster creativity and social skills. For families interested in the most current academic ratings, specific enrollment procedures, or information on upcoming school programs, the Fort Worth Independent School District website provides detailed resources and direct contact information for the campus administration.

510

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH HI MOUNT EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	338
Black	62
Asian	22
Two or More	12
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
338 (66.3%)
White
75 (14.7%)
Black
62 (12.2%)
Asian
22 (4.3%)
Two or More
12 (2.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)815-1800
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 72

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 77

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SOUTH HI MOUNT EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	54
Kindergarten	72
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	78
Grade 3	86
Grade 4	74
Grade 5	77

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SOUTH HI MOUNT EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	250	49%
Male	260	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)