M L PHILLIPS EL

M L PHILLIPS 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 489 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, M L PHILLIPS 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.

M.L. Phillips Elementary School is a public school located in the Ridglea Hills area of Fort Worth, Texas, and operates as part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and providing a foundational education within the district's framework. Like many schools in the FWISD, M.L. Phillips aims to support student development through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while preparing young learners for their transition into middle school.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for the families of the 76116 ZIP code. The institution places a strong emphasis on community involvement and creating an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. By leveraging the resources provided by the Fort Worth Independent School District, M.L. Phillips strives to cultivate a positive school culture where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best while building essential social and emotional skills necessary for lifelong success.

For more information, contact M L PHILLIPS EL at (817) 815-1600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3020 BIGHAM BLVD
FORT WORTH, TX 76116-4394
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M L PHILLIPS EL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 489 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:
489
Teachers:
33.34
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 489 students

Hispanic/Latino
53.6%
Black or African American
19.6%
White
18.8%
Two or more races
5.7%
Asian
2.2%

Female
46.4%
Male
53.6%

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.