At a glance
Reported students
42
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
11.53
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
3.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
02–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas other enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 695 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437.5
Jo Kelly Sp Ed: 42 reported students.
State peer staffing position
10th percentile
3.6:1 reported; state peer median 11.8:1. 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
- 37
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14.47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 2.6:1
What the reported data says about Jo Kelly Sp Ed
Jo Kelly Sp Ed is a public combined / other school serving grades 02–12 in Fort Worth. It is one of 137 current school records connected to Fort Worth ISD. NCES reports 42 students for 2024–25.
Among 695 combined / other schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 195 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.6:1, below the Texas median of 11.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (50%) and Black (28.6%). Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Jo Kelly Sp Ed
- 1How do the reported 3.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 11.53 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 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
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 69%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White19%
- Hispanic50%
- Black28.6%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported as 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 Fort Worth ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Children's Medical Ctr
Other · Grades KG–12
41 reported students
Boulevard Heights
Other · Grades 01–12
32 reported students
Tarrant Youth Recovery
Other · Grades 07–11
9 reported students
Bridge Assoc
Other · Grades 06–11
7 reported students
SPED Private/Homebound
Other · Grades PK–12
Enrollment not reported
Neighborhood Prek
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Jo Kelly Sp Ed
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarrant Youth Recovery Other · Fort Worth ISD | 07–11 | 9 | 0.6 mi |
| SPED Private/Homebound Other · Fort Worth ISD | PK–12 | — | 0.6 mi |
| PK Satellite Centers Other · Fort Worth ISD | PK–PK | 170 | 0.6 mi |
| Bridge Assoc Other · Fort Worth ISD | 06–11 | 7 | 0.6 mi |
| Truce Learning Center Other · Castleberry ISD | 06–11 | 27 | 1.9 mi |
| Boulevard Heights Other · Fort Worth ISD | 01–12 | 32 | 2.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Jo Kelly Sp Ed
What grades does Jo Kelly Sp Ed serve?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed reports grades 02–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Fort Worth ISD.
How many students attend Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed reported 42 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 695 Texas combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 37 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
The calculated ratio is 3.6:1, based on 42 students and 11.53 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Texas median for the same school level is 11.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Jo Kelly Sp Ed a public, charter, or magnet school?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Fort Worth ISD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Jo Kelly Sp Ed students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
69% 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 Jo Kelly Sp Ed in?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed is part of Fort Worth ISD, based in Fort Worth, TX, which operates 137 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Tarrant Youth Recovery (0.6 mi), SPED Private/Homebound (0.6 mi), PK Satellite Centers (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.