Excellent
#419 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 5% in state
De Zavala EL
Elementary School · FORT WORTH ISD
1419 COLLEGE AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
260
Student-Teacher
13.7:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#419 of 8,552
In Fort Worth
#5 of 235
public schools
In district
#3 of 131
FORT WORTH ISD
Equity
9.4 / 10
Excellent
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
De Zavala EL still has a strong Fort Worth ISD elementary profile, with an 8.8/10 rating and recent STAAR results above 50% in both math and reading. The key shortlist issue is continuity: FWISD says the campus closes at the end of 2026-2027, with Lily B. Clayton and Daggett named in the transition plan. Use the official FWISD links below to review Lily B. Clayton, Daggett, Morningside, Carroll Peak, and George Clarke before assuming any address keeps the same elementary path.
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- District avg 5.2
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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De Zavala EL — Students at De Zavala EL score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.1/10.
How De Zavala EL Compares
See how De Zavala EL performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1419 COLLEGE AVE, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Nearby Schools and Labeled Alternatives
20 within 1.7 miSame-level public alternatives named in the source packet are listed first when present; broader nearby rows keep their level or type label.
| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LILY B CLAYTON EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 0.8 mi | 8.1 |
| DAGGETT MONTESSORI Ft. Worth Same-level public option | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| DAGGETT EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| MORNINGSIDE EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| CARROLL PEAK EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 1.4 mi | 3.8 |
| GEORGE CLARKE EL Fort Worth Same-level public option | 1.9 mi | 5.0 |
| MOSAIC ACADEMY Fort Worth Elementary row | 0.1 mi | 6.0 |
| CASSATA HIGH SCHOOL Fort Worth High row | 0.2 mi | 4.9 |
| TRIMBLE TECHNICAL H S Fort Worth High row | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| DAGGETT MIDDLE Fort Worth Middle row | 0.7 mi | 4.3 |
| CHILDREN'S MEDICAL CTR Fort Worth alternative row | 0.7 mi | 4.2 |
| PREMIER H S - FORT WORTH (SOUTHSIDE) Lewisville High row | 0.9 mi | — |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Worth Elementary row | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
| KI CHARTER - FORT WORTH Fort Worth regular row | 1.3 mi | — |
| VAN ZANDT-GUINN EL Fort Worth Elementary public row | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| THE JANE JUSTIN SCHOOL Fort Worth Private row | 1.4 mi | 8.3 |
| CRISTO REY FORT WORTH COLLEGE PREP Fort Worth High row | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| TEXANS CAN ACADEMY - FORT WORTH LANCASTER AVENUE Fort Worth High row | 1.6 mi | 3.1 |
| YOUNG WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Fort Worth High row | 1.8 mi | 8.3 |
| PASCHAL H S Fort Worth High row | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 76104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,848
Median Home Value
$145,000
Median Rent
$1,385/mo
Population
20,694
College Educated
21.4%
Homeownership
38.3%
Avg Commute
22.4 min
Poverty Rate
30.2%
Median Age
31.8
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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| CLARENDON EL Clarendon, TX | 8.8 |
| EDWIN F WILLIAMS INT Perryton, TX | 8.8 |
| EP RAYZOR EL Lantana, TX | 8.8 |
| FLATONIA EL Flatonia, TX | 8.8 |
| GARDEN RIDGE EL Flower Mound, TX | 8.8 |
| INDUSTRIAL EL WEST Inez, TX | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about De Zavala EL
What grades does De Zavala EL serve?
De Zavala EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend De Zavala EL?
De Zavala EL has an enrollment of approximately 260 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at De Zavala EL?
The student-teacher ratio at De Zavala EL is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does De Zavala EL rank in TX?
De Zavala EL ranks #419 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is De Zavala EL's MySchoolScout rating?
De Zavala EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at De Zavala EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, De Zavala EL has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is De Zavala EL a charter school?
No, De Zavala EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is De Zavala EL a Title I school?
No, De Zavala EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for De Zavala EL?
77.3% of students at De Zavala EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 260
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 77.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.2%
- Phone
- (817) 814-5600
Resources & Links
District
FORT WORTH ISD- District Enrollment
- 71,060
- Schools in District
- 138
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,690
- District Rank
- #3 of 131
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