HENDERSON EL
HENDERSON EL is a public elementary school that is part of the FORNEY ISD school district, located in FORNEY, TX with about 678 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 35 teachers, HENDERSON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
HENDERSON ELementary School, located at 12755 FM 1641 in Forney, Texas, is part of the Forney Independent School District (FISD). Serving the growing suburban community of Forney, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a district known for its rapid expansion and commitment to student success, HENDERSON ELementary emphasizes both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of its students.
The school is designed to meet the needs of a diverse and increasing student population by utilizing modern educational practices and community involvement. It places a strong priority on collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every child reaches their potential. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic support systems, HENDERSON ELementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic journeys while cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community belonging within the Forney area.
For more information, contact HENDERSON EL at (972) 564-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORNEY, TX 75126
(972) 564-7100
HENDERSON EL is a public school in FORNEY, TX with about 678 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORNEY ISD
- Total Students:
- 678
- Teachers:
- 35.05
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 678 students
- White
- 65.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 21.1%
- Black or African American
- 8.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.5%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 49.1%
- Male
- 50.9%
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.