Excellent
#48 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Overton Park EL
Elementary School · Fort Worth ISD · Fort Worth, TX
A Fort Worth ISD elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4865 BRIARHAVEN RD, Fort Worth, TX 76109
- Math 89% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 94% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Overton Park EL score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 91% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 92% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Overton Park 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | 3–6 | 0.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Fort Worth Country DayPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,097 | Compare → |
| Wedgwood AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Tanglewood ELEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 554 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fort Worth ISD
- Schools in district
- 138
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Overton Park EL is listed in FORT WORTH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
School snapshot
What to know before comparing options
Overton Park EL is one of Fort Worth ISD's standout elementary options, with a 9.4/10 profile and recent math and reading results near or above 90%. The useful comparison set is nearby public elementaries: Tanglewood EL, Walsh EL, Como Elementary, and Oakmont Elementary. Use the official FWISD links below to confirm attendance eligibility and current campus details before making a final shortlist.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Overton Park EL
What grades does Overton Park EL serve?
Overton Park EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Overton Park EL?
Overton Park EL has an enrollment of approximately 532 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Overton Park EL?
The student-teacher ratio at Overton Park EL is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Overton Park EL rank in TX?
Overton Park EL ranks #48 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Overton Park EL's MySchoolScout rating?
Overton Park EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Overton Park EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Overton Park EL has 91% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 92% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Overton Park EL a charter school?
No, Overton Park EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Overton Park EL a Title I school?
No, Overton Park EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Overton Park EL?
7.0% of students at Overton Park 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
- 532
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Tarrant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.9%
- Phone
- (817) 814-6900
- 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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