A V CATO EL

A V CATO EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CASTLEBERRY ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 721 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, A V CATO EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

A.V. Cato Elementary School is a public school located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving students within the Castleberry Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, personal growth, and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing foundational skills and high expectations, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

The campus culture at A.V. Cato is centered around community involvement and strong teacher-student partnerships, which are key pillars of the Castleberry ISD philosophy. Through a variety of academic programs and extracurricular opportunities, the school encourages students to become active participants in their education. For families and community members looking to stay updated on school events, curriculum goals, or district resources, the school maintains an official website that serves as a central hub for communication and administrative information.

For more information, contact A V CATO EL at (817) 252-2400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4501 BARBARA RD
FORT WORTH, TX 76114-2698
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A V CATO EL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 721 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CASTLEBERRY ISD
Total Students:
721
Teachers:
41.1
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 721 students

Hispanic/Latino
69.8%
White
26.1%
Two or more races
2.2%
Black or African American
1.9%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.