RICHARD J WILSON EL

RICHARD J WILSON 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 588 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 35 teachers, RICHARD J WILSON EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Richard J. Wilson Elementary School is a public school located in the Southside 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 diverse student body. The campus is situated in a residential neighborhood and acts as a local hub for families in the 76110 zip code, aiming to provide a supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Like many schools within the Fort Worth ISD, Richard J. Wilson Elementary emphasizes core academic subjects—such as reading, writing, mathematics, and science—while often integrating district-wide initiatives focused on literacy and social-emotional learning. The school operates under the broader mission of the district, which is to prepare all students for success in college, career, and community leadership. Parents and community members can stay updated on school events, academic calendars, and district policies by visiting the official Fort Worth ISD website.

For more information, contact RICHARD J WILSON EL at (817) 814-7700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

900 W FOGG ST
FORT WORTH, TX 76110-6199
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RICHARD J WILSON EL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 588 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:
588
Teachers:
35.68
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 588 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RICHARD J WILSON EL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 96% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
95.9%
Black or African American
1.7%
White
1.4%
Asian
0.5%
Two or more races
0.5%

Female
46.9%
Male
53.1%

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.