JOY JAMES EL

JOY JAMES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CASTLEBERRY ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 492 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 37 teachers, JOY JAMES EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

JOY JAMES ELementary School is a public school located in Fort Worth, Texas, serving as part of the Castleberry Independent School District. The school provides a foundational educational environment for students in the local community, emphasizing core academic standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for early childhood and elementary development. By focusing on the unique needs of its student population, the school aims to prepare children for academic success through structured classroom instruction and community engagement.

As a campus within the Castleberry ISD, JOY JAMES ELementary reflects the district’s commitment to providing equitable learning opportunities and robust resources to its students. The school encourages family involvement and maintains a focus on student growth, utilizing its online platform to keep parents and the community informed about campus initiatives, academic goals, and school events. Its location on Buchanan Street places it as a key community hub for families in the Fort Worth area seeking an inclusive and dedicated educational setting for their elementary-aged children.

For more information, contact JOY JAMES EL at (817) 252-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5300 BUCHANAN ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76114-1399
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JOY JAMES EL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 492 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CASTLEBERRY ISD
Total Students:
492
Teachers:
37.84
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 492 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JOY JAMES EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 83% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
82.7%
White
13.8%
Two or more races
1.0%
Black or African American
1.0%
Asian
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

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.