JO KELLY SP ED
JO KELLY SP ED is a public school that is part of the FORT WORTH ISD school district, located in FORT WORTH, TX with about 43 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 12th Grade. With about 12 teachers, JO KELLY SP ED has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Jo Kelly School is a specialized educational facility operated by the Fort Worth Independent School District, dedicated to serving students with significant disabilities. Located at 201 N. Bailey Ave in Fort Worth, Texas, the school focuses on providing a highly individualized, supportive environment for students who require specialized instruction and therapeutic services. The curriculum is designed to help students develop essential life skills, communication abilities, and functional independence, catering to those who may benefit from a more concentrated focus than a traditional classroom setting can offer.
Beyond its core academic mission, Jo Kelly School emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach by integrating educational goals with physical, occupational, and speech therapy as needed. The faculty and staff are trained to work with diverse student needs, fostering a compassionate community that prioritizes accessibility and student growth. As part of the broader Fort Worth ISD network, the school ensures that its students have access to district resources while maintaining the specialized environment necessary to support their unique educational journeys.
For more information, contact JO KELLY SP ED at (817) 815-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
FORT WORTH, TX 76107-1169
(817) 815-5900
http://www.fortworthisd.org
JO KELLY SP ED is a public school in FORT WORTH, TX with about 43 enrolled students. See other public other schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
-
Other
(Alternative Education School)
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- FORT WORTH ISD
- Total Students:
- 43
- Teachers:
- 12
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 43 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 53.5%
- Black or African American
- 23.3%
- White
- 20.9%
- Asian
- 2.3%
- Female
- 44.2%
- Male
- 55.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.