ATWOOD MCDONALD EL

ATWOOD MCDONALD 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 494 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 33 teachers, ATWOOD MCDONALD EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

ATWOOD MCDONALD ELementary School is a public school located in the eastern area of Fort Worth, Texas, serving students within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). As part of a large urban district, the school focuses on providing foundational education to its elementary-age student population, emphasizing core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school environment is structured to support the diverse needs of the local community, aiming to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development in its young learners.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which prioritizes equitable access to education and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. Families associated with Atwood McDonald typically have access to district-wide resources, including various extracurricular programs, specialized instructional support, and community engagement initiatives managed by the FWISD administration. For specific details regarding current campus programs, faculty leadership, or enrollment procedures, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Fort Worth ISD website or contact the school office directly.

For more information, contact ATWOOD MCDONALD EL at (817) 496-7445 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1850 BARRON LN
FORT WORTH, TX 76112-4299
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ATWOOD MCDONALD EL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 494 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:
494
Teachers:
33.34
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 494 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending ATWOOD MCDONALD EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 77% of the student body.

Black or African American
77.3%
Hispanic/Latino
14.6%
White
3.8%
Two or more races
2.4%
Asian
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
50.4%
Male
49.6%

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.