ALICE CARLSON APPLIED LRN CTR
ALICE CARLSON APPLIED LRN CTR is a public elementary school that is part of the FORT WORTH ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 393 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 23 teachers, ALICE CARLSON APPLIED LRN CTR has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Alice Carlson Applied Learning Center, located in Fort Worth, Texas, is a unique public elementary school within the Fort Worth Independent School District that operates under a specialized "applied learning" philosophy. Unlike traditional lecture-based models, the school emphasizes a hands-on, thematic approach to education. The curriculum is designed to integrate various subjects through project-based learning, encouraging students to apply their classroom knowledge to real-world problems and experiential activities.
The school is well-regarded for its collaborative atmosphere, which actively involves students, teachers, and parents in the educational process. By focusing on critical thinking, social-emotional development, and individualized instruction, Alice Carlson aims to foster a community of lifelong learners. Its environment is structured to be nurturing and inclusive, seeking to develop the "whole child" by balancing academic rigor with creative expression and personal responsibility.
For more information, contact ALICE CARLSON APPLIED LRN CTR at (817) 815-5700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT WORTH, TX 76109-3091
(817) 815-5700
http://www.fortworthisd.org
ALICE CARLSON APPLIED LRN CTR is a public school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 393 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
Elementary School
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT WORTH ISD
- Total Students:
- 393
- Teachers:
- 23
- 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
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 393 students
- White
- 59.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 28.0%
- Black or African American
- 7.4%
- Two or more races
- 2.8%
- Asian
- 1.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- 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.