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Jackie Carden Elementary School

3701 Garden Springs Rd
Fort Worth, TX 76123
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 535 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jackie Carden Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
535 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Calendar

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 0.62, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5209 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
28%
44%
51%
51%
45-49%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
58%
13%
White
7%
25%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.62
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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, Chapel Hill Academy 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?
535 students attend Jackie Carden Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Jackie Carden Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 535 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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