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Atwood Mcdonald El

1850 Barron Ln, Fort Worth, TX 76112 · (817)496-7445

Type
Elementary
Grades
-1–5
Enrollment
390
FTE teachers
25
Student/teacher
15.6:1
District
Fort Worth ISD

About this school

Atwood Mcdonald EL is a elementary school located in Fort Worth, TX, serving grades -1–5 and approximately 390 students. Operated by Fort Worth ISD, the campus sits about 7.1 miles from The Fort Worth's newsroom and is part of The Fort Worth's ongoing local education coverage.

The school employs roughly 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers for a student-to-teacher ratio of about 15.6:1. That ratio is roughly in line with the state average for TX public schools.

Atwood Mcdonald EL is a traditional zoned public school within Fort Worth 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, Atwood Mcdonald 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 Atwood Mcdonald EL? Email editor@nexcom.media with the subject line "Atwood Mcdonald 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 Atwood Mcdonald El located?
Atwood Mcdonald El is located at 1850 Barron Ln in Fort Worth, TX 76112.
What grades does Atwood Mcdonald El serve?
The school serves grades -1 through 5 as a elementary campus.
How many students attend Atwood Mcdonald El?
Approximately 390 students were enrolled according to the most recent federal NCES filing.
What district operates Atwood Mcdonald El?
Atwood Mcdonald El is part of Fort Worth ISD (NCES LEA ID: 4819700).
Is Atwood Mcdonald El a charter or magnet school?
Atwood Mcdonald El is a traditional zoned public school within Fort Worth 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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