TANGLEWOOD EL

3060 OVERTON PARK W
FORT WORTH, TX 76109

www.fortworthisd.org

508 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Tanglewood Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in the Overton Park neighborhood of Fort Worth, Texas, operating under the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD). Known for its strong sense of community and academic rigor, the school serves students from prekindergarten through fifth grade. It is widely recognized as a "neighborhood school" that draws significant parental involvement and support, often serving as a focal point for the families residing in the surrounding area.

The school is frequently cited for its consistent academic performance and dedicated teaching staff. Because of its location in a well-established area and its reputation for quality instruction, Tanglewood is a sought-after choice for families within the district. As part of the Fort Worth ISD, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum while fostering an environment that encourages student growth, social development, and preparation for middle school.

508

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for TANGLEWOOD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	344
Hispanic	56
Black	57
Asian	32
Two or More	19

White
344 (67.7 %)
Black
57 (11.2 %)
Hispanic
56 (11.0 %)
Asian
32 (6.3 %)
Two or More
19 (3.7 %)

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)814-5900
Website:	http://www.fortworthisd.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	508
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 46

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 58