WEST HANDLEY EL

WEST 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 525 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 34 teachers, WEST HANDLEY EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

WEST HANDLEY ELementary School is a public school located in the Handley neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, and is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Serving students in the local community, the school focuses on providing foundational education within the district’s framework. As part of a large urban district, the school aims to support student growth through a curriculum aligned with state standards, often emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development.

Like many schools in the Fort Worth ISD, West Handley strives to foster a supportive learning environment that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. The campus utilizes the resources and administrative support provided by the district, including access to various programs, extracurricular initiatives, and technology integration. Families interested in specific school report cards, enrollment procedures, or current academic initiatives can find updated information through the official Fort Worth ISD website at [www.fwisd.org](http://www.fwisd.org).

For more information, contact WEST HANDLEY EL at (817) 815-5100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2749 PUTNAM
FORT WORTH, TX 76112-3091
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WEST HANDLEY EL is a public Title I school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 525 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:
525
Teachers:
34.31
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 525 students

Hispanic/Latino
65.9%
Black or African American
26.5%
White
4.6%
Asian
1.7%
Two or more races
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%

Female
53.9%
Male
46.1%

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.