Located in FORT WORTH, TX. Serving grades PK through 05.
Natha Howell Elementary is a public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Fort Worth, enrolling roughly three hundred and fifty students. The school is located in a neighborhood on the city's east side.
The school's student body is predominantly Hispanic and experiences substantial economic need. A large majority of enrolled students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic profile of the surrounding area. Enrollment by grade is relatively even across the primary and upper elementary bands, with slightly larger classes in second grade.
On the most recent state assessments, Natha Howell's proficiency results fall short of peer performance. Across all tested subjects and grade levels, overall proficiency sits below the midpoint when compared to other schools in Tarrant County. In mathematics, results vary by grade: third grade shows proficiency near one half, fourth grade shows slightly higher proficiency near one half, and fifth grade proficiency drops notably, falling well below one half. English language arts proficiency ranges from one third at third grade to slightly above two fifths at fifth grade, while science proficiency in fifth grade is very low. The school has one data point available this year, so trend analysis is not yet possible. Reading and math proficiency is at least approaching or meeting state standards for some groups of students, but science performance in particular presents a soft spot that a parent may want to explore further with the school administration.
Fort Worth itself is one of the nation's fastest-growing cities, having recently crossed a major population milestone. The city has experienced housing construction concentrated on its western and northwestern edges, and rapid growth has pushed housing costs upward. The neighborhood around the school sits in an area where home values remain below state and national benchmarks, and rent is more accessible than in some peer Texas cities, though affordability has tightened as the city has grown. The broader Fort Worth economy is anchored by aerospace, defense manufacturing, health care, education, and aviation, with American Airlines headquartered in the city.
The school is part of Fort Worth Independent School District, a large district serving most of Fort Worth and several surrounding communities. District-level strategic information from recent periods was not readily available, so characterizing the district's current direction or priorities is not possible from the available record. Parents considering Natha Howell would benefit from direct conversations with school leadership about reading and math instruction approaches, science curriculum support, and the school's plans to strengthen proficiency across all subject areas.
Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.
Officially reported figures, 2024-25.
All reported measures, by topic.