HENDERSON EL

737 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Henderson Elementary School, located at 12755 FM 1641 in Forney, Texas, is part of the Forney Independent School District (FISD). Serving the growing suburban community of Forney, the school is dedicated to providing a foundational education for students in the elementary grades, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering a supportive learning environment. As part of a district known for its rapid expansion and commitment to student success, Henderson Elementary emphasizes both rigorous instruction and the social-emotional development of its students.

The school is designed to meet the needs of a diverse and increasing student population by utilizing modern educational practices and community involvement. It places a strong priority on collaborative partnerships between educators, students, and parents to ensure that every child reaches their potential. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and academic support systems, Henderson Elementary strives to prepare its students for their future academic journeys while cultivating a strong sense of school spirit and community belonging within the Forney area.

737

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HENDERSON EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	166
Hispanic	175
Black	318
Asian	32
Two or More	42
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
318 (43.1 %)
Hispanic
175 (23.7 %)
White
166 (22.5 %)
Two or More
42 (5.7 %)
Asian
32 (4.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	FORNEY ISD
Phone:	(469)762-4320
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	262
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 279

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 100