JO KELLY SP ED
42 Students
Other 1st - 12th
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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 8 |
| Hispanic | 21 |
| Black | 12 |
| Asian | 1 |
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Hispanic21 (50.0%)
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Black12 (28.6%)
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White8 (19.0%)
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Asian1 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 22 | 52.4% |
| Male | 20 | 47.6% |
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