Serving 486 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jackie Carden Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jackie Carden Elementary serves the northeast part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jackie Carden Elementary School's student population of 486 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Jackie Carden Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jackie Carden Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5209 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
17%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
62%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 14-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jackie Carden Elementary School's ranking?
Jackie Carden Elementary School is ranked #5209 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Jackie Carden Elementary School often compared to?
Jackie Carden Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crowley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Jackie Carden Elementary School?
486 students attend Jackie Carden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Jackie Carden Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jackie Carden Elementary School?
Jackie Carden Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Jackie Carden Elementary School offer ?
Jackie Carden Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jackie Carden Elementary School part of?
Jackie Carden Elementary School is part of Crowley Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Jackie Carden Elementary School located?
Jackie Carden Elementary School is located in the Hulen Springs Meadow neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Hulen Springs Meadow.
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