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#4306 of 8,552 schools in TX
W R (bill) Fort EL
Elementary School · ROYSE CITY ISD
1412 FM 1777, Royse City, TX 75189
Enrollment
746
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
746
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#4,306 of 8,552
In Royse City
#7 of 9
public schools
In district
#7 of 9
ROYSE CITY ISD
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W R (bill) Fort EL
Elementary School in Royse City · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About W R (bill) Fort EL
W R (bill) Fort EL is a public elementary school in Royse City, TX, part of ROYSE CITY ISD. W R (bill) Fort EL serves approximately 746 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. W R (bill) Fort EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,306 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for W R (bill) Fort EL show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 7.3
- TX avg 6.2
Score Breakdown
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W R (bill) Fort EL — Students at W R (bill) Fort EL score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
37%
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: 6.2/10.
How W R (bill) Fort EL Compares
See how W R (bill) Fort 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
1412 FM 1777, Royse City, TX 75189
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering W R (bill) Fort EL may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. KATHRYN GRIFFIS EL (rated 8.2/10, 6.5 miles away, in nearby Caddo Mills), which scores notably higher. Another option is HARRY HERNDON EL (rated 8.0/10, 4.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Dallas), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Royse City, see our Royse City schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 7.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ROYSE CITY H S Royse City | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| OUIDA BALEY MIDDLE Royse City | 1.6 mi | 4.5 |
| GLENDA ARNOLD EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER Royse City | 1.6 mi | — |
| RUTH CHERRY EL Royse City | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| DAVIS EL Royse City | 1.8 mi | 7.2 |
| PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) ROYSE CITY EL Dallas | 2.3 mi | 7.7 |
| EDUCATION CENTER INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY 3 Mesquite | 2.4 mi | 7.7 |
| ANITA SCOTT EL Royse City | 2.4 mi | 7.1 |
| HARRY HERNDON EL Royse City | 4.5 mi | 8.0 |
| JOHN & BARBARA RODERICK EL Nevada | 5.4 mi | 4.6 |
| BOBBY SUMMERS MIDDLE Royse City | 4.6 mi | 7.3 |
| PIONEER TECHNOLOGY (PTAA) FATE Dallas | 4.7 mi | 5.9 |
| MISS MAY VERNON EL Royse City | 4.9 mi | 7.4 |
| LUPE GARCIA EL Rockwall | 5.6 mi | 3.4 |
| BILLIE STEVENSON EL Fate | 5.5 mi | 6.6 |
| KATHRYN GRIFFIS EL Caddo Mills | 6.5 mi | 8.2 |
| COMMUNITY H S Nevada | 7.0 mi | 5.2 |
| MCCLENDON EL Nevada | 7.4 mi | 6.8 |
| LELAND E EDGE MIDDLE Nevada | 7.4 mi | 4.0 |
| CADDO MILLS H S Caddo Mills | 7.6 mi | 8.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 75189 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$118,105
Median Home Value
$336,000
Median Rent
$2,133/mo
Population
44,348
College Educated
29.8%
Homeownership
89.1%
Avg Commute
37.4 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Median Age
34
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about W R (bill) Fort EL
What grades does W R (bill) Fort EL serve?
W R (bill) Fort EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend W R (bill) Fort EL?
W R (bill) Fort EL has an enrollment of approximately 746 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W R (bill) Fort EL?
The student-teacher ratio at W R (bill) Fort EL is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W R (bill) Fort EL rank in TX?
W R (bill) Fort EL ranks #4,306 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is W R (bill) Fort EL's MySchoolScout rating?
W R (bill) Fort EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 W R (bill) Fort EL?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W R (bill) Fort EL has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is W R (bill) Fort EL a charter school?
No, W R (bill) Fort EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W R (bill) Fort EL a Title I school?
No, W R (bill) Fort EL is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W R (bill) Fort EL?
37.0% of students at W R (bill) Fort 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
- 746
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 37.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Rockwall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (972) 636-3304
Resources & Links
District
ROYSE CITY ISD- District Enrollment
- 9,371
- Schools in District
- 11
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,652
- District Rank
- #7 of 9
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