A V Cato Elementary

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A V Cato Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 573 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Castleberry Independent School District, which is ranked 737 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

A V Cato Elementary faces significant academic challenges, consistently ranking in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the state and district averages, particularly in science, where only 18.56% of 5th graders achieved proficiency in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 26.29% and the district average of 27.89%. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families (91.97%) likely contributes to these academic struggles. However, the school does have a relatively strong performance in serving its gifted and talented students, ranking in the top 23% of Texas elementary schools in this category.

Compared to nearby schools, Castleberry Elementary has a similar student demographic profile but generally outperforms A V Cato Elementary on STAAR tests. Among the nearby Fort Worth ISD schools, North High Mount Elementary stands out as a higher-performing school, with statewide rankings in the top half of Texas elementary schools and better STAAR test results than A V Cato Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4501 Barbara Rd
       Fort Worth, TX  76114-2698


(817) 252-2400

District: Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2174th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,899 Help


Students who attend A V Cato Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Irma Marsh Middle
High:    Castleberry High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  573

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
85.7%
White:
11.9%
African American:
2.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details A V Cato Elementary ranks better than 53.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.55. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (85.7%), White (11.9%), African American (2.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at A V Cato Elementary is 14. 1 elementary schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at A V Cato Elementary is $9,899. 1 elementary schools in the Castleberry Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

A V Cato Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Castleberry Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Castleberry Independent School District (Isd) 737th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for A V Cato Elementary

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Rank History for all students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.07 2938th 3465 15.2%
2005 26.25 2969th 3475 14.6%
2006 31.83 2775th 3476 20.2%
2007 21.53 3357th 3724 9.9%
2008 26.42 3238th 3768 14.1%
2009 23.24 3465th 3884 10.8%
2010 21.03 3573rd 3937 9.2%
2011 47.77 2542nd 4095 37.9%
2012 40.04 2888th 4206 31.3%
2013 53.12 2117th 4221 49.8%
2014 39.57 2927th 4260 31.3%
2015 19.33 3795th 4320 12.2%
2016 24.86 3511th 4286 18.1%
2017 20.49 3752nd 4329 13.3%
2018 27.07 3380th 4359 22.5%
2019 33.61 3117th 4479 30.4%
2021 26.78 3395th 4578 25.8%
2022 28.94 3427th 4581 25.2%
2023 41.59 2691st 4647 42.1%
2024 49.55 2174th 4675 53.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.14 1801st 3226 44.2%
2019 52.58 1428th 3333 57.2%
2021 40.60 2031st 3446 41.1%
2022 57.51 1230th 3487 64.7%
2023 47.99 1789th 3556 49.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.33 3031st 3558 14.8%
2019 20.17 3430th 3684 6.9%
2021 29.20 2871st 3799 24.4%
2022 33.29 2780th 3952 29.7%
2023 32.35 2954th 4086 27.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.80 2981st 4264 30.1%
2019 43.10 2550th 4309 40.8%
2021 33.85 3119th 4451 29.9%
2022 43.83 2565th 4477 42.7%
2023 53.92 1908th 4521 57.8%
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Rank History for Female students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.48 3031st 4306 29.6%
2019 35.62 2977th 4348 31.5%
2021 26.16 3438th 4499 23.6%
2022 22.68 3879th 4561 15.0%
2023 24.67 3754th 4588 18.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.12 1834th 3106 41.0%
2019 47.07 2131st 3184 33.1%
2021 58.99 1437th 3006 52.2%
2022 56.32 1583rd 2958 46.5%
2023 71.74 670th 2980 77.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.40 3072nd 4240 27.5%
2019 47.44 2151st 4295 49.9%
2021 41.94 2427th 4331 44.0%
2022 44.83 2454th 4461 45.0%
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Rank History for Male students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.92 3621st 4319 16.2%
2019 32.33 3183rd 4357 26.9%
2021 29.32 3231st 4498 28.2%
2022 38.17 2851st 4563 37.5%
2023 56.41 1785th 4585 61.1%
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Rank History for African American students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 47.94 1213th 2515 51.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.55 3166th 4168 24.0%
2019 38.95 2699th 4188 35.6%
2021 28.55 3330th 4329 23.1%
2022 31.78 3300th 4376 24.6%
2023 46.64 2287th 4401 48.0%
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Rank History for White students at A V Cato Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.89 2798th 3127 10.5%
2019 25.26 2622nd 3142 16.5%
2021 18.44 2764th 3082 10.3%
2022 25.79 2549th 3082 17.3%
2023 30.46 2387th 3106 23.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for A V Cato Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 269 1 2 42 n/a n/a n/a 0 314
1989 274 2 9 48 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1990 281 2 8 63 0 n/a n/a 0 354
1991 314 2 4 61 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 309 0 5 60 1 n/a n/a 0 375
1993 307 1 3 71 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1994 307 5 3 70 1 n/a n/a 0 386
1995 295 7 2 94 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1996 295 7 2 94 2 n/a n/a 0 400
1997 281 7 3 100 2 n/a n/a 0 393
1998 243 8 6 117 0 n/a n/a 0 374
1999 276 7 5 112 1 n/a n/a 0 401
2000 270 4 4 136 1 n/a n/a 0 415
2001 260 3 5 164 1 n/a n/a 0 433
2002 205 1 0 147 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 205 1 0 147 1 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 186 6 2 161 2 n/a n/a 0 357
2005 180 7 1 189 2 n/a n/a 0 379
2006 147 8 1 206 0 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 138 6 2 244 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2008 110 6 2 270 3 n/a n/a 0 391
2009 116 9 1 297 3 n/a n/a 0 426
2010 117 10 0 329 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2011 105 5 2 347 0 0 2 0 461
2012 105 6 4 332 0 1 4 0 452
2013 173 8 2 557 2 0 10 0 752
2014 169 7 1 592 1 0 11 0 781
2015 175 11 1 608 0 0 10 0 805
2016 243 6 1 532 3 0 12 0 797
2017 201 6 1 527 1 0 12 0 748
2018 188 14 0 503 0 0 16 0 721
2019 115 11 3 494 3 0 18 0 644
2020 87 18 0 467 0 0 16 0 588
2021 81 11 0 473 1 2 10 0 578
2022 85 8 0 478 1 0 6 0 578
2023 68 12 0 491 1 0 1 0 573

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at A V Cato Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
1989 333 n/a n/a n/a
1990 354 20.0 17.7 n/a
1991 381 19.8 19.2 n/a
1992 375 22.1 16.9 33.3
1993 382 22.0 17.4 46.9
1994 386 23.3 16.6 41.5
1995 400 25.0 16.0 45.5
1996 400 25.0 16.0 45.5
1997 393 25.0 15.7 41
1998 374 25.0 15.0 41.7
1999 401 25.6 15.7 51.6
2000 415 27.0 15.4 59
2001 433 26.0 16.7 55.4
2002 354 20.0 17.7 56.8
2003 354 20.0 17.7 56.8
2004 357 21.0 17.0 61.6
2005 379 20.2 18.8 68.1
2006 362 22.0 16.5 69.6
2007 391 23.6 16.6 72.9
2008 391 23.0 17.0 74.2
2009 426 22.5 18.9 79.6
2010 458 25.6 17.8 68.3
2011 461 27.1 16.9 87.4
2012 452 25.1 17.9 89.8
2013 752 41.0 18.3 85.9
2014 781 44.0 17.7 88.3
2015 805 46.0 17.5 83.7
2016 797 47.0 16.9 86.3
2017 748 42.8 17.4 78.2
2018 721 41.1 17.5 87
2019 644 37.1 17.3 86.8
2020 588 36.9 15.9 84.9
2021 578 37.5 15.3 89.6
2022 578 38.0 15.2 89.1
2023 573 40.8 14.0 92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio A V Cato Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 314 17.0 18.4 n/a
1989 333 n/a n/a n/a
1990 354 20.0 17.7 n/a
1991 381 19.8 19.2 n/a
1992 375 22.1 16.9 33.3
1993 382 22.0 17.4 46.9
1994 386 23.3 16.6 41.5
1995 400 25.0 16.0 45.5
1996 400 25.0 16.0 45.5
1997 393 25.0 15.7 41
1998 374 25.0 15.0 41.7
1999 401 25.6 15.7 51.6
2000 415 27.0 15.4 59
2001 433 26.0 16.7 55.4
2002 354 20.0 17.7 56.8
2003 354 20.0 17.7 56.8
2004 357 21.0 17.0 61.6
2005 379 20.2 18.8 68.1
2006 362 22.0 16.5 69.6
2007 391 23.6 16.6 72.9
2008 391 23.0 17.0 74.2
2009 426 22.5 18.9 79.6
2010 458 25.6 17.8 68.3
2011 461 27.1 16.9 87.4
2012 452 25.1 17.9 89.8
2013 752 41.0 18.3 85.9
2014 781 44.0 17.7 88.3
2015 805 46.0 17.5 83.7
2016 797 47.0 16.9 86.3
2017 748 42.8 17.4 78.2
2018 721 41.1 17.5 87
2019 644 37.1 17.3 86.8
2020 588 36.9 15.9 84.9
2021 578 37.5 15.3 89.6
2022 578 38.0 15.2 89.1
2023 573 40.8 14.0 92

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for A V Cato Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,218 (13.4%) $7,899 (86.6%) $9,117
2020 $1,620 (15.6%) $8,787 (84.4%) $10,407
2021 $801 (8.1%) $9,097 (91.9%) $9,899

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on A V Cato Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3117th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2691st of 4647 Elementary schools
 11.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (A V Cato Elementary)3254
 22%
   3rd Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3845
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (A V Cato Elementary)3637
 1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3629
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (A V Cato Elementary)2133
 12%
   3rd Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3229
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (A V Cato Elementary)3732
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3435
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (A V Cato Elementary)2730
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3434
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (A V Cato Elementary)2539
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))2943
 14%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (A V Cato Elementary)4159
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))4152
 11%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (A V Cato Elementary)4939
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))4238
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (A V Cato Elementary)4332
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))3827
 11%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (A V Cato Elementary)5843
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Castleberry Independent School District (Isd))4324
 19%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students644573
 11%
African American1112
 9.1%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic494491
 0.6%
Pacific Islander00
White11568
 40.9%
Two or More Races181
 94.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%92%
 5.2%


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Students who attend A V Cato Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Irma Marsh Middle
High : Castleberry High School

Students at A V Cato Elementary are 86% Hispanic, 12% White, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 573 students attended A V Cato Elementary.

A V Cato Elementary ranks 2174th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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