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#8498 of 8,552 schools in TX

Oaklawn EL

Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX

A Fort Worth ISD elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3220 HARDEMAN ST, Fort Worth, TX 76119

  • Math 18% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 19% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.6Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.3 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$13,690
Chronic Absenteeism26.2%

Students at Oaklawn EL score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency18%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency19%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 64 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
86%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
18%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

97%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Oaklawn 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat 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

$46,537

Median home value

$146,100

Median rent

$1,234/mo

College educated

8.2%

Homeownership

54.5%

Poverty rate

24.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 76119; 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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Uplift Mighty SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified3.9PK–50.5 mi537Compare →
Mitchell Boulevard ELCharter · enrollment unverified6.4PK–50.7 mi352Compare →
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins ELCharter · enrollment unverified4.9PK–40.8 mi417Compare →
Christene C Moss ELEnrollment path unverified7.1PK–50.9 mi313Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#129 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

Oaklawn EL is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Oaklawn EL

Oaklawn EL is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, TX, part of Fort Worth ISD, serving approximately 431 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,498 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Oaklawn EL

What grades does Oaklawn EL serve?

Oaklawn EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Oaklawn EL?

Oaklawn EL has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn EL?

The student-teacher ratio at Oaklawn EL is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Oaklawn EL rank in TX?

Oaklawn EL ranks #8,498 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Oaklawn EL's MySchoolScout rating?

Oaklawn EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.2 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 Oaklawn EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Oaklawn EL has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Oaklawn EL a charter school?

No, Oaklawn EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Oaklawn EL a Title I school?

No, Oaklawn EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Oaklawn EL?

97.0% of students at Oaklawn 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
431
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Tarrant County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.2%
Area population (ZIP 76119)
53,062
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
31.8
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 76119; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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