At a glance
Reported students
424
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.71
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
30th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
347
John and Polly Townley El: 424 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 356
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.02
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.1:1
What the reported data says about John and Polly Townley El
John and Polly Townley El is a public elementary school serving grades 01–05 in Everman. It is one of 11 current school records connected to Everman ISD. NCES reports 424 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 30th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (55.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (35.8%). English learners represent 19.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking John and Polly Townley El
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.71 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 19.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.2%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White4%
- Hispanic35.8%
- Black55.7%
- Asian1.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial2.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Everman ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
E Ray El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
347 reported students
Bishop El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
341 reported students
Souder El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
315 reported students
Dan Powell Early Learning Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
561 reported students
Hommel El
Elementary · Grades 01–05
282 reported students
Roy Johnson STEM Academy
Middle · Grades 06–08
441 reported students
Public schools near John and Polly Townley El
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Brock El at Oak Grove Elementary · Burleson ISD | PK–05 | 683 | 1.6 mi |
| Bishop El Elementary · Everman ISD | 01–05 | 341 | 1.8 mi |
| Dan Powell Early Learning Academy Elementary · Everman ISD | PK–KG | 561 | 1.9 mi |
| Hommel El Elementary · Everman ISD | 01–05 | 282 | 2 mi |
| Souder El Elementary · Everman ISD | 01–05 | 315 | 2.2 mi |
| Uplift Ascend Prep PS Elementary · Charter · Uplift Education | PK–05 | 864 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John and Polly Townley El
What grades does John and Polly Townley El serve?
John and Polly Townley El reports grades 01–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Everman ISD.
How many students attend John and Polly Townley El?
John and Polly Townley El reported 424 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 30th percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 356 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John and Polly Townley El?
The calculated ratio is 15.3:1, based on 424 students and 27.71 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is John and Polly Townley El a public, charter, or magnet school?
John and Polly Townley El is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Everman ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John and Polly Townley El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
91% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John and Polly Townley El in?
John and Polly Townley El is part of Everman ISD, based in Fort Worth, TX, which operates 11 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John and Polly Townley El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ann Brock El at Oak Grove (1.6 mi), Bishop El (1.8 mi), Dan Powell Early Learning Academy (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.