THELMA JONES EL

THELMA JONES EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the MANSFIELD ISD school district, located in ARLINGTON, TX with about 475 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 32 teachers, THELMA JONES 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.

THELMA JONES ELementary, located on S. Watson Rd. in Arlington, Texas, is a campus within the Mansfield Independent School District (MISD). The school is named in honor of Thelma Jones, a respected educator who served the Mansfield community for many years. As part of the MISD system, the school is committed to the district’s core mission of providing a high-quality education that focuses on academic excellence, student character development, and preparing children for success in their future educational endeavors.

The campus serves students in the surrounding Arlington area, fostering a community-centered environment that emphasizes collaborative learning and family engagement. With its strong connection to the Mansfield ISD curriculum, the school provides a variety of resources and support systems to help students meet state standards while encouraging extracurricular involvement. Families interested in learning more about school programs, campus events, or administrative updates can find comprehensive information on their official website at [tjones.mansfieldisd.org](http://tjones.mansfieldisd.org).

For more information, contact THELMA JONES EL at (817) 299-6940 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.