- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Jo Kelly Sp Ed
Federal NCES profile for Jo Kelly Sp Ed, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481970005717
👥 S:T ratio 87
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 92
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jo Kelly Sp Ed earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Texas.
- #16 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3.2:1
- small classes for Texas
- 80.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Jo Kelly Sp Ed has class sizes smaller than 99% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Kelly Sp Ed ranks #16 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970005717 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Jo Kelly Sp Ed held near 46 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 481970005717 · Fort Worth, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
42 enr · 3.2:1 · 80.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Jo Kelly Sp Ed held near 46 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.5 → 13.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Jo Kelly Sp Ed in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 42
Jo Kelly Sp Ed
42 students
What this shows Jo Kelly Sp Ed reports 42 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jo Kelly Sp Ed compares
Jo Kelly Sp Ed held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3.2:1 | ▼ 78% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.4% | ▲ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 42 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3.2:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
42
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
3.2:1
students per teacher
- 78% below state mean
Top 1% in Texas - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 42 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.0%
African American 28.6%
White 19.0%
Asian 2.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Jo Kelly Sp Ed is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jo Kelly Sp Ed Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jo Kelly Sp Ed's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~42 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jo Kelly Sp Ed
How many students attend Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed has 42 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 46 (2022-23) → 46 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
The student-teacher ratio at Jo Kelly Sp Ed is 3.2:1, which is 78% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 80% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
80.4% of students at Jo Kelly Sp Ed are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
The largest demographic group at Jo Kelly Sp Ed is Hispanic or Latino at 50.0% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jo Kelly Sp Ed?
Jo Kelly Sp Ed has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jo Kelly Sp Ed rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Jo Kelly Sp Ed ranks #16 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Jo Kelly Sp Ed, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.