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Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL

Elementary School · Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts · Fort Worth, TX

A charter elementary school in Fort Worth, TX where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

3901 S HULEN ST, Fort Worth, TX 76109

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 76% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency76% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.7 pts
Overall Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)73% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$10,640

Students at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency76%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 31 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 59% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
98%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
100%
2012
Math
87%
ELA
98%
2013
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2014
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2015
Math
92%
ELA
98%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2017
Math
61%
ELA
80%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
68%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Dallas-Fort Worth map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,171/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Worth), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$104,301

Median home value

$599,400

Median rent

$1,700/mo

College educated

71.8%

Homeownership

52%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Overton Park ELEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–50.2 mi532Compare →
Fort Worth Country DayPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–120.8 mi1,097Compare →
Tanglewood ELEnrollment path unverified8.9PK–51.1 mi554Compare →
Wedgwood AcademyPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–121.2 mi77Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$10,640NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL is listed in FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, serving approximately 238 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #4,485 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL

What grades does Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL serve?

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL?

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL has an enrollment of approximately 238 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL rank in TX?

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL ranks #4,485 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL a charter school?

Yes, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL a Title I school?

No, Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts EL is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
238
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Area population (ZIP 76109)
26,000
Area average commute
20.4 min
Area median age
32.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 76109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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