Serving 424 students in grades 1-5, John And Polly Townley 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 26% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: John and Polly Townley Elementary serves the southern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.3 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of about 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest distance from the school to the edge of the zone being nearly 2.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
John And Polly Townley Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
John And Polly Townley 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 John And Polly Townley Elementary School is 0.56, 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
#6644 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
36%
54%
Black
56%
13%
White
4%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John And Polly Townley Elementary School's ranking?
John And Polly Townley Elementary School is ranked #6644 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are John And Polly Townley Elementary School often compared to?
John And Polly Townley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sidney H Poynter, Hommel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend John And Polly Townley Elementary School?
424 students attend John And Polly Townley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of John And Polly Townley Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of John And Polly Townley Elementary School?
John And Polly Townley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does John And Polly Townley Elementary School offer ?
John And Polly Townley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is John And Polly Townley Elementary School part of?
John And Polly Townley Elementary School is part of Everman Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is John And Polly Townley Elementary School located?
John And Polly Townley Elementary School is located in the Garden Acres Area neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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