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Jackie Carden El

3701 GARDEN SPRINGS RD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76123

About Jackie Carden El

Jackie Carden Elementary School is located at 3701 Garden Springs Drive in the Crowley area. It serves 612 students in grades PK–5. The student–teacher ratio is 15:1. Math proficiency is 28% and reading proficiency is 51%. The gender mix is 49% male and 51% female. A strong sense of community and shared goals make up the campus atmosphere. Teachers stress how important it is for students to come to class every day and participate. The school is where families in the area come together for events. Focusing on basic skills helps students feel more sure of what they can do. People say that the campus has clear communication and smooth transitions between grade levels. Shared spaces are always clean and ready for students to use. The culture at the school encourages students to keep trying when they have new academic problems. Students have daily routines that help them move from one learning activity to the next. Teachers give students a lot of feedback to help them grow and do well. The cost of housing in the area ranges from $265,000 to $410,000. Families think that the school is a very safe and caring place for young students to start. This school wants to be one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Jackie Carden El Contact Information

Address

3701 GARDEN SPRINGS RD, FORT WORTH, TX, 76123

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Phone

(817) 370-5600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 28%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 28% in Math and 51% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
535
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 919 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jackie Carden El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:35 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 6.54%
Asian 11.78%
Hispanic 18.32%
Black 57.94%
Two+ Races 3.93%
Native Am. 0.37%
White
6.54%
Asian
11.78%
Hispanic
18.32%
Black
57.94%
Two+ Races
3.93%
Native Am.
0.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 535
51.21%
274 Female
48.79%
261 Male

Student Population

535 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

535 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The most recent district-wide math olympiad had the most students from Jackie Carden Elementary School ever, and some of them made it to the regional rounds. The campus has just opened a new "Collaborative Learning Hub" where people can come up with new ideas and work together to solve problems. These changes show that the school is still focused on helping students do well in school and get ready for the future.

FAQ

Q1. Do they offer services for gifted and talented kids at Jackie Carden Elementary?

Ans. Students who have been identified get different kinds of instruction that are meant to push their problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

Q2. What are the rules for safety on the playground at Jackie Carden?

Ans. Staff members watch over all outdoor play to make sure that students use the equipment correctly and act in a friendly way with others.

Q3. Does Jackie Carden put on a science fair every year?

Ans. Every year, the school has an event where students show their peers and families their own experiments and research.

Q4. At Jackie Carden, how do parents find out about school news?

Ans. Digital newsletters and a mobile app keep the campus up to date on events and deadlines as they happen.

Q5. Are there limits on how many books you can check out at Jackie Carden?

Ans. Students can borrow up to two books at a time as long as they don't have any overdue items.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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