School Overview
Jo Kelly School is a specialized educational facility operated by the Fort Worth Independent School District, dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities. Located at 201 N. Bailey Ave in Fort Worth, Texas, the school focuses on providing a highly individualized, supportive environment for students who require specialized instruction and therapeutic services. The curriculum is designed to help students develop essential life skills, communication abilities, and functional independence, catering to those who may benefit from a more concentrated focus than a traditional classroom setting can offer.

Beyond its core academic mission, Jo Kelly School emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach by integrating educational goals with physical, occupational, and speech therapy as needed. The faculty and staff are trained to work with diverse student needs, fostering a compassionate community that prioritizes accessibility and student growth. As part of the broader Fort Worth ISD network, the school ensures that its students have access to district resources while maintaining the specialized environment necessary to support their unique educational journeys.
42
Total Students
11.5
Full-Time Teachers
3.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
69.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JO KELLY SP ED
Demographic Student Count
White8
Hispanic21
Black12
Asian1
  • Hispanic
    21 (50.0%)
  • Black
    12 (28.6%)
  • White
    8 (19.0%)
  • Asian
    1 (2.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Alternative School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: FORT WORTH ISD
Phone: (817)815-5900
Website: http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range: 1st - 12th
Total Students: 42
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 11.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 3.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 29
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 1 1
Grade 2 3
Grade 3 2
Grade 4 3
Grade 5 4
Grade 6 4
Grade 9 3
Grade 10 4
Grade 11 3
Grade 12 15

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JO KELLY SP ED
Grade Student Count
Grade 11
Grade 23
Grade 32
Grade 43
Grade 54
Grade 64
Grade 93
Grade 104
Grade 113
Grade 1215
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JO KELLY SP ED
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female2252.4%
Male2047.6%
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