KATHRYN WOLFE CRISWELL EL

KATHRYN WOLFE CRISWELL EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORNEY ISD school district, located in FORNEY, TX with about 608 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 36 teachers, KATHRYN WOLFE CRISWELL 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.

**KATHRYN WOLFE CRISWELL ELementary**, located at 401 Hwy 740 N in Forney, Texas, is a primary school serving the Forney Independent School District. As a growing district in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, the school is designed to accommodate the rapid residential expansion in the area. It focuses on establishing a strong academic foundation for students in their early formative years, emphasizing literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development within a modern, supportive learning environment.

The school is known for its commitment to the "Forney Family" culture, which prioritizes community involvement, teacher accessibility, and a student-centered approach to education. Like many schools in the Forney ISD, Criswell Elementary utilizes data-driven instruction to monitor student progress and ensure that both high-achieving students and those requiring additional support are provided with the necessary resources. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, fostering a collaborative atmosphere between parents, educators, and students.

For more information, contact KATHRYN WOLFE CRISWELL EL at (972) 564-1609 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

401 HWY 740 N
FORNEY, TX 75126
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KATHRYN WOLFE CRISWELL EL is a public Title I school in FORNEY, TX with about 608 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FORNEY ISD
Total Students:
608
Teachers:
36.9
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 targeted assistance eligible school-No program
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 608 students

White
61.0%
Hispanic/Latino
22.0%
Black or African American
11.8%
Two or more races
2.8%
Asian
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
50.0%
Male
50.0%

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.