Public schools in Mansfield, TX
29 open public schools with an address in Mansfield, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
29
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
23,116
28 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15:1
Texas median 14.5:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Mansfield public schools
The federal directory lists 29 public schools in Mansfield, TX: 13 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 28 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 23,116 students, an average of 826 per school. The largest campus is Mansfield Lake Ridge H S (2,751 students), and the largest elementary school is Brenda Norwood El (845).
Mansfield ISD operates the most schools here (27), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15:1, similar to the statewide school median of 14.5:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 4 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 4 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 41% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Mansfield
Elementary schools in Mansfield
13| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ponder El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 647 | 14.1:1 | |
| Annette Perry El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 593 | 14.9:1 | |
| Brenda Norwood El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 845 | 15:1 | |
| Elizabeth Smith Academy Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 617 | 15.3:1 | |
| Erma Nash El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 602 | 13.5:1 | |
| J L Boren El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 611 | 14.7:1 | |
| Judy Miller El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 491 | 14.2:1 | |
| Mary Jo Sheppard El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 440 | 13.7:1 | |
| Nancy Neal El Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 427 | 14:1 | |
| Newman International Academy of Mansfield Newman International Academy of Arlington · Charter | KG–06 | 233 | 14.4:1 | |
| Roberta Tipps Academy Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 471 | 13.9:1 | |
| Ume Mansfield El Ume Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 217 | 14.9:1 | |
| Willie Brown Academy Mansfield ISD | PK–04 | 608 | 15.3:1 |
Middle schools in Mansfield
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alma Martinez Int Mansfield ISD | 05–06 | 930 | 15.6:1 | |
| Asa E Low Jr Int Mansfield ISD | 05–06 | 719 | 15.7:1 | |
| Brooks Wester Middle Mansfield ISD | 06–08 | 945 | 15.6:1 | |
| Charlene McKinzey Middle Mansfield ISD | 07–08 | 1,043 | 15.8:1 | |
| Danny Jones Middle Mansfield ISD | 07–08 | 812 | 16:1 | |
| Donna Shepard Academy Mansfield ISD | 05–06 | 819 | 15:1 | |
| Linda Jobe Middle Mansfield ISD | 07–08 | 820 | 16.2:1 | |
| Mary Lillard I S Mansfield ISD | 05–06 | 740 | 15.1:1 | |
| Mary Orr Int Mansfield ISD | 05–06 | 605 | 13.1:1 | |
| Rogene Worley Middle Mansfield ISD | 07–08 | 630 | 13.5:1 |
High schools in Mansfield
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mansfield Frontier STEM Academy Mansfield ISD | 09–12 | 326 | 13.7:1 | |
| Mansfield H S Mansfield ISD | 09–12 | 2,552 | 17.9:1 | |
| Mansfield Lake Ridge H S Mansfield ISD | 09–12 | 2,751 | 17.6:1 | |
| Mansfield Legacy H S Mansfield ISD | 09–12 | 2,568 | 17.6:1 | |
| The Phoenix Academy Mansfield ISD · Alternative School | 10–12 | 54 | 2.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Mansfield
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Co J J a E P Mansfield ISD · Alternative School | 06–11 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.5%
- Hispanic27.2%
- Black30.8%
- Asian7.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 28 Mansfield schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (23,116 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Mansfield
How many public schools are in Mansfield, TX?
The current NCES directory lists 29 open public schools with a location address in Mansfield: 13 elementary, 10 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 23,116 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Mansfield?
Schools with an address in Mansfield belong to 3 education agencies, led by Mansfield ISD (27 schools), Newman International Academy of Arlington (1 school), Ume Preparatory Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Mansfield?
Mansfield Lake Ridge H S reported the largest high-school enrollment in Mansfield, with 2,751 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Mansfield?
Yes. 2 of the 29 public schools in Mansfield are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Newman International Academy of Mansfield, Ume Mansfield El. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Mansfield schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Mansfield public schools is 15:1, similar to the Texas school median of 14.5:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Mansfield guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Texas cities