RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR

RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT WORTH ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 236 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 15 teachers, RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

Riverside Applied Learning Center, located at 3600 Fossil Dr. in Fort Worth, Texas, is a specialized campus within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). The school operates with a focus on "applied learning," a pedagogical approach that emphasizes hands-on, project-based experiences designed to connect academic curriculum with real-world applications. By integrating experiential learning into the daily routine, the center aims to engage students more deeply in their studies and foster practical problem-solving skills alongside traditional academic development.

As part of the Fort Worth ISD network, the school serves the local community by providing a structured environment that prioritizes student agency and active participation. Its curriculum is designed to help students bridge the gap between abstract concepts and tangible results, often encouraging collaboration and critical thinking. For parents and community members interested in specific programs, enrollment criteria, or current campus initiatives, the district’s official website provides comprehensive resources and contact information for the Riverside Applied Learning Center.

For more information, contact RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR at (817) 815-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3600 FOSSIL DR
FORT WORTH, TX 76111-5329
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RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 236 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
FORT WORTH ISD
Total Students:
236
Teachers:
15.09
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 236 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RIVERSIDE APPLIED LRN CTR is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.7%
White
8.9%
Black or African American
6.4%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
2.5%

Female
55.5%
Male
44.5%

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.