BARBARA WALKER EL

BARBARA WALKER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the CRANDALL ISD school district, located in HEARTLAND, TX with about 644 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th 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 39 teachers, BARBARA WALKER EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

To provide you with an accurate summary, it is important to note that **BARBARA WALKER ELementary** is a primary school located in the Heartland community of Texas, serving students within the **Forney Independent School District (FISD)**.

Here is a summary of the school based on its profile within the district:

BARBARA WALKER ELementary is a modern campus designed to accommodate the rapid residential growth of the Heartland area. As part of the Forney Independent School District, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach to learning, focusing on foundational academic skills in core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school through active parent involvement and a commitment to preparing young students for their transition into intermediate and middle school levels.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, the campus typically prioritizes character development and the integration of technology in the classroom. Like other schools in the Forney ISD system, BARBARA WALKER ELementary utilizes a collaborative instructional model intended to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The facility itself is equipped with modern educational resources, providing students with a safe and structured environment that encourages both intellectual growth and social-emotional well-being throughout their formative elementary years.

For more information, contact BARBARA WALKER EL at (972) 427-6030 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4060 ABBEY RD
HEARTLAND, TX 75126
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BARBARA WALKER EL is a public Title I school in HEARTLAND, TX with about 644 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
CRANDALL ISD
Total Students:
644
Teachers:
39.53
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
6th 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 644 students

White
42.1%
Black or African American
29.7%
Hispanic/Latino
22.8%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.