ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS
ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BIRDVILLE ISD school district, located in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX with about 627 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
The Academy at Carrie F. Thomas is a public elementary school located in North Richland Hills, Texas, serving as part of the Birdville Independent School District. The school is known for its specialized academic focus, as it operates as a "Leadership Academy." This model is designed to provide students with a rigorous curriculum while emphasizing the development of essential life skills such as character, responsibility, and goal-setting, often incorporating project-based learning and collaborative activities to prepare students for future academic success.
As a community-focused institution, the school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. By integrating leadership principles into daily classroom instruction, the faculty aims to empower students to take ownership of their education and become active contributors to their community. With its proximity to the broader North Richland Hills area, the academy serves as a central hub for families seeking a structured, values-based educational experience within the Birdville ISD system.
For more information, contact ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS at (817) 547-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX 76180-5598
(817) 547-3000
http://www.birdvilleschools.net
ACADEMY AT CARRIE F THOMAS is a public Title I school in NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, TX with about 627 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- BIRDVILLE ISD
- Total Students:
- 627
- Teachers:
- 41.34
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 627 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 44.8%
- White
- 31.3%
- Black or African American
- 14.7%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- Asian
- 2.7%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 1.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Female
- 48.5%
- Male
- 51.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.