MANUEL JARA EL

www.fortworthisd.org

580 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Manuel Jara Elementary School is a public school located in the Northside neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, serving students as part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). The school is situated at 2100 Lincoln Ave and functions as a core educational facility for the surrounding community, focusing on foundational academic development for elementary-aged children.

As a member of the Fort Worth ISD, the school adheres to the district's broader mission of preparing students for success in college, career, and community leadership. The campus typically offers a curriculum centered on core subjects like reading, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often providing bilingual or dual-language support to reflect the diverse linguistic needs of the Fort Worth area. Families interested in specific programs, recent performance data, or enrollment procedures can find further details through the official district website at [www.fortworthisd.org](http://www.fortworthisd.org).

580

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MANUEL JARA EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	553
Black	9
Asian	2
American Indian	1

Hispanic
553 (95.3 %)
White
15 (2.6 %)
Black
9 (1.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)814-4500
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	580
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	521
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 71

Kindergarten 74

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 94

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 78

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MANUEL JARA EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	71
Kindergarten	74
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	84
Grade 3	94
Grade 4	94
Grade 5	78

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MANUEL JARA EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	284	49%
Male	296	51%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)