VAN ZANDT-GUINN EL

(817)815-2000

www.fortworthisd.org

338 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary School is a public school located in the Near Southside neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, and operates as part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Serving students in the local community, the school is situated in an area with a deep history in the city, and it functions as a foundational institution for neighborhood children. As a Title I school, it is dedicated to providing equitable educational resources to a diverse student population, focusing on fundamental academic development and community engagement.

The school emphasizes a structured learning environment aimed at fostering both academic success and social-emotional growth. Like many schools within the Fort Worth ISD, Van Zandt-Guinn utilizes district-wide curricula and initiatives designed to prepare students for middle school transitions while emphasizing core competencies in reading, mathematics, and science. Through its connection to the larger district, the school benefits from access to various support services, teacher development programs, and community partnerships intended to bolster student achievement and provide a supportive atmosphere for families in the Fort Worth area.

338

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

103.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for VAN ZANDT-GUINN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	150
Black	161
Asian	1
Two or More	11
American Indian	2

Black
161 (47.6 %)
Hispanic
150 (44.4 %)
White
13 (3.8 %)
Two or More
11 (3.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.6 %)
Asian
1 (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:	FORT WORTH ISD
Phone:	(817)815-2000
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	338
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 55

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for VAN ZANDT-GUINN EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	55
Kindergarten	45
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for VAN ZANDT-GUINN EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	172	50.9%
Male	166	49.1%

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