EAST HANDLEY EL

EAST HANDLEY EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the FORT WORTH ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 427 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 34 teachers, EAST HANDLEY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

EAST HANDLEY ELementary School is a public school located at 2617 Mims St. in Fort Worth, Texas, serving students within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). The school is situated in the Handley neighborhood on the city's east side and operates under the broader mission of the district to prepare all students for success in college, career, and community leadership.

As part of the Fort Worth ISD, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive core curriculum while leveraging the district’s various resources to support student development and academic growth. For parents and community members seeking specific information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, calendar updates, or contact details, the official school website at [www.fortworthisd.org](http://www.fortworthisd.org) serves as the primary hub for documentation and district-wide announcements.

For more information, contact EAST HANDLEY EL at (817) 815-4400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2617 MIMS ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76112-5713
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EAST HANDLEY EL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 427 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:
427
Teachers:
34.69
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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 427 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.9%
Black or African American
33.5%
White
6.1%
Two or more races
4.2%
Asian
1.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
47.5%
Male
52.5%

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.