At a glance
Reported students
369
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
28.57
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
21st percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
437.5
John T White El: 369 reported students.
State peer staffing position
19th percentile
12.9:1 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
- 380
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.17
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about John T White El
John T White El is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Fort Worth. It is one of 137 current school records connected to Fort Worth ISD. NCES reports 369 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 21st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, below 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 (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.1%). English learners represent 14.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. 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 T White El
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 28.57 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
- 14.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.1%
- 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
- White1.9%
- Hispanic33.1%
- Black61%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.3%
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 Fort Worth ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Helbing El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
369 reported students
Van Zandt-Guinn El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
366 reported students
Burton Hill El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
365 reported students
J T Stevens El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
361 reported students
Seminary Hills Park El
Elementary · Grades PK–05
378 reported students
Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–05
379 reported students
Public schools near John T White 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uplift Crescendo Prep PS Elementary · Charter · Uplift Education | PK–05 | 532 | 0.7 mi |
| Lowery Road Elementary · Fort Worth ISD | PK–05 | 414 | 0.8 mi |
| Atwood McDonald El Elementary · Fort Worth ISD | PK–05 | 261 | 1.1 mi |
| Newman International Academy at Fort Worth Elementary · Charter · Newman International Academy of Arlington | PK–06 | 255 | 1.6 mi |
| East Handley El Elementary · Fort Worth ISD | PK–05 | 329 | 1.7 mi |
| Iltexas Woodhaven El Elementary · Charter · International Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) | PK–05 | 588 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John T White El
What grades does John T White El serve?
John T White El reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Fort Worth ISD.
How many students attend John T White El?
John T White El reported 369 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 21st percentile among 4,659 Texas elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 380 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John T White El?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 369 students and 28.57 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 T White El a public, charter, or magnet school?
John T White El is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of John T White El students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.1% 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 T White El in?
John T White El 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 John T White El?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Uplift Crescendo Prep PS (0.7 mi), Lowery Road (0.8 mi), Atwood McDonald El (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.