Needs Improvement
#7650 of 8,552 schools in TX
Helbing EL
Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Fort Worth ISD elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3524 N CRUMP ST, Fort Worth, TX 76106
- Math 26% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Helbing EL score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Helbing 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$53,486
Median home value
$167,600
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
6.3%
Homeownership
48.1%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore M H ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Washington Heights ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Diamond Hill ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Cesar Chavez PriEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 472 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Worth ISD
- Schools in district
- 138
- Rank in district
- #89 of 131
- District spending per student
- $13,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Helbing EL is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Helbing EL
Helbing EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 357 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,650 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helbing EL
What grades does Helbing EL serve?
Helbing EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Helbing EL?
Helbing EL has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Helbing EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Helbing EL is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Helbing EL rank in TX?
Helbing EL ranks #7,650 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Helbing EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Helbing EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Helbing EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Helbing EL has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Helbing EL a charter school?
No, Helbing EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Helbing EL a Title I school?
No, Helbing EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Helbing EL?
92.7% of students at Helbing 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.4%
- Phone
- (817) 815-0500
- Area population (ZIP 76106)
- 36,374
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.7
Official sources & links
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 76106; 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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