JOHN G TOWER EL

JOHN G TOWER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the BURKBURNETT ISD school district, located in WICHITA FALLS, TX with about 495 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 40 teachers, JOHN G TOWER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

It appears there is a slight discrepancy in the information provided regarding **John G. Tower Elementary**.

While the address provided (5200 Hooper Dr, Wichita Falls, TX) is historically associated with John G. Tower Elementary, it is part of the **Wichita Falls Independent School District (WFISD)**, not the Burkburnett Independent School District (the website link you provided belongs to Burkburnett ISD).

Here is a summary of the school based on its status within the Wichita Falls community:

John G. Tower Elementary is a public school serving students in the Wichita Falls Independent School District. Located in the eastern part of the city, the school is named in honor of John G. Tower, who served as a prominent U.S. Senator from Texas. The school focuses on providing a foundational K–5 education, emphasizing core academic subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while working to foster a supportive learning environment for a diverse student population.

As a neighborhood school, Tower Elementary plays an essential role in the local community by providing extracurricular opportunities and initiatives designed to enhance student development. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with families, aiming to equip students with the necessary tools for academic success and social growth as they prepare to transition into the middle school level within the Wichita Falls ISD system.

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*Note: If you are looking for specific enrollment data, current school ratings (such as those from the Texas Education Agency), or updated event calendars, you should visit the official **[Wichita Falls ISD website](https://www.wfisd.net)** rather than the Burkburnett ISD link, as the school operates under the former's administration.*

For more information, contact JOHN G TOWER EL at (940) 855-3221 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.