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A V Cato El

4501 Barbara Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114 · (817)252-2400

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–5
Enrollment
573
FTE teachers
40
Student/teacher
14.3:1
District
Castleberry ISD

About this school

A V Cato EL is a elementary school located in Fort Worth, TX, serving grades -1–5 and approximately 573 students. Operated by Castleberry ISD, the campus sits about 3.4 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 40 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14.3:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

A V Cato EL is a traditional zoned public school within Castleberry ISD, meaning enrollment is generally tied to residence within the school's attendance boundary. Boundary maps and feeder patterns are published by the district and updated annually.

State accountability ratings for TEA are released annually and combine student achievement, growth, and closing-the-gaps metrics. The Fort Worth publishes rating updates as soon as they become public each fall, with comparisons to nearby campuses and prior-year trends.

For families in Fort Worth considering elementary placement, A V Cato EL is one of the campuses The Fort Worth regularly covers — including school board decisions, bond elections, and individual program changes that affect enrollment.

Tip about A V Cato EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "A V Cato EL". For more education coverage, see thefortworth.org/schools or browse The Fort Worth's latest reporting at thefortworth.org/news. This profile uses public data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and is updated annually as new federal filings are released.

Frequently asked questions

Where is A V Cato El located?
A V Cato El is located at 4501 Barbara Rd in Fort Worth, TX 76114.
What grades does A V Cato El serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend A V Cato El?
Approximately 573 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates A V Cato El?
A V Cato El is part of Castleberry ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4813170).
Is A V Cato El a charter or magnet school?
A V Cato El is a traditional zoned public school within Castleberry ISD.

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Data source: U.S. National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data — canonical NCES page ↗. Per-school profile generated by The Fort Worth from the most recent federal directory release. Updated 2026-05-22.

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