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Ranked 3022 of 5501 in Texas
Top schools in Forney891 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
891 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 7:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
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Criswell Elementary continued operating as Forney ISD's largest elementary campus in 2025-26, with 891 students and its National Showcase Campus designation intact. The school participated in Forney ISD's BJ's Wholesale Club partnership with the Forney Education Foundation, which directed additional resources toward student support across FISD campuses. Criswell's esports coordinator Jean Rotering continued the school's participation in the district's elementary esports program, one of the more distinctive extracurricular offerings available at the K-4 level in Texas.
Q1. What is the GATE program like at Criswell Elementary?
Ans. Criswell Elementary runs a Gifted and Talented program through Forney ISD. With 891 students and 53 teachers, the campus has enough staff depth to support GT programming alongside its standard curriculum.
Q2. How does Criswell Elementary manage being the largest campus in the group?
Ans. Criswell Elementary's 53 full-time teachers and a dedicated school counselor help manage what is genuinely a large campus for an elementary school.
Q3. What after-school care is available at Criswell Elementary?
Ans. Criswell Elementary participates in Forney ISD's extended learning program offerings and has a PTA that runs school events throughout the year.
Q4. Does Criswell Elementary offer esports?
Ans. Criswell Elementary participates in Forney ISD's elementary esports program, which gives students a structured, competitive activity outside of standard academics. The esports coordinator at Criswell is Jean Rotering. It's an unusual offering at the elementary level and part of FISD's broader push to expand student engagement options.
Q5. What is the feeder pattern for Criswell Elementary students?
Ans. Students at Criswell Elementary continue to Smith Intermediate and then Brown Middle School, feeding into North Forney High School. North Forney High School holds its own distinct athletic and academic identity within Forney ISD and shares the district's six-consecutive-year run of TEA accountability ratings.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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