JO ANN FORD EL

www.georgetownisd.org/ford

527 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jo Ann Ford Elementary, located at 210 Woodlake Drive in Georgetown, Texas, is a primary campus within the Georgetown Independent School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for its students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. As part of a growing district, the school benefits from the resources and collaborative culture of Georgetown ISD, aiming to prepare young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into its neighborhood, often serving as a central hub for families in the area. With a commitment to modern educational practices, Ford Elementary prioritizes the needs of the "whole child," blending rigorous curriculum standards with opportunities for social-emotional learning. By maintaining strong communication with parents and encouraging community involvement, Jo Ann Ford Elementary strives to create a partnership between the school and home, ensuring that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive in their early educational years.

527

Total Students

36.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JO ANN FORD EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	362
Hispanic	108
Black	10
Asian	8
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
362 (68.7 %)
Hispanic
108 (20.5 %)
Two or More
37 (7.0 %)
Black
10 (1.9 %)
Asian
8 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	GEORGETOWN ISD
Phone:	(512)943-5180
Website:	http://www.georgetownisd.org/ford
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	527
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 5

Kindergarten 72

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 92

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 90