Carter Park Elementary

Summary:

Carter Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 478 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District, which is ranked 783 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Carter Park Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance across all grade levels. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (82.22%) compared to nearby schools, and its students consistently score below the district and state averages on STAAR assessments. In 2023-2024, only 34.33% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in STAAR/Reading, compared to the district's 32.84% and the state's 48.85%. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, and its student groups, such as female students, male students, and English Language Learners, all rank in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools.

While Carter Park Elementary struggles academically, some nearby schools, such as Worth Heights Elementary and Texas School of the Arts, perform significantly better on STAAR assessments and have higher school rankings. This suggests that the challenges faced by Carter Park Elementary may not be shared by all schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased over the past few years, but this has not translated into improved academic outcomes, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to address the underlying factors contributing to the school's struggles.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1204 E Broadus Ave
       Fort Worth, TX  76115-2823


(817) 815-8600

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4481st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,513 Help


Students who attend Carter Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Rosemont Middle
High:    O D Wyatt High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  495

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.2%
African American:
11.9%
White:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  93.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Carter Park Elementary ranks worse than 95.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 70th among 79 ranked elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.76. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.2%), African American (11.9%), White (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Carter Park Elementary is 15.2. 51 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carter Park Elementary is $9,513. 77 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Carter Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter Park Elementary 4481st of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Carter Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) 783rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Carter Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 35.82 2646th 3465 23.6%
2005 36.16 2618th 3475 24.7%
2006 31.53 2794th 3476 19.6%
2007 14.37 3529th 3724 5.2%
2008 22.52 3360th 3768 10.8%
2009 35.97 2936th 3884 24.4%
2010 15.14 3728th 3937 5.3%
2011 17.76 3798th 4095 7.3%
2012 16.74 3946th 4206 6.2%
2013 23.56 3662nd 4221 13.2%
2014 26.67 3556th 4260 16.5%
2015 15.92 3926th 4320 9.1%
2016 21.08 3680th 4286 14.1%
2017 22.53 3632nd 4329 16.1%
2018 12.41 4164th 4359 4.5%
2019 19.00 3974th 4479 11.3%
2021 11.07 4444th 4578 2.9%
2022 13.03 4287th 4581 6.4%
2023 8.08 4515th 4647 2.8%
2024 10.76 4481st 4675 4.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.13 2838th 3226 12.0%
2019 34.21 2443rd 3333 26.7%
2021 17.93 3282nd 3446 4.8%
2022 14.32 3369th 3487 3.4%
2023 12.76 3436th 3556 3.4%
2024 15.98 3411th 3638 6.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 29.22 3084th 3952 22.0%
2023 29.28 3175th 4086 22.3%
2024 20.61 3793rd 4261 11.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.27 4005th 4264 6.1%
2019 29.98 3454th 4309 19.8%
2021 14.16 4307th 4451 3.2%
2022 19.45 4064th 4477 9.2%
2023 11.38 4373rd 4521 3.3%
2024 12.23 4406th 4560 3.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.84 4057th 4306 5.8%
2019 14.39 4110th 4348 5.5%
2021 13.09 4321st 4499 4.0%
2022 16.72 4157th 4561 8.9%
2023 10.36 4440th 4588 3.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.37 2819th 3106 9.2%
2019 24.75 2821st 3184 11.4%
2021 19.04 2626th 3006 12.6%
2023 3.05 2946th 2980 1.1%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.58 2915th 4240 31.3%
2019 40.72 2617th 4295 39.1%
2021 18.48 4131st 4331 4.6%
2022 23.19 3906th 4461 12.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.60 4123rd 4319 4.5%
2019 26.20 3522nd 4357 19.2%
2021 11.73 4360th 4498 3.1%
2022 11.43 4375th 4563 4.1%
2023 8.55 4459th 4585 2.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.02 2466th 2483 0.7%
2019 15.34 2407th 2515 4.3%
2021 11.79 2424th 2444 0.8%
2022 17.32 2271st 2421 6.2%
2023 27.19 1965th 2443 19.6%
2024 15.41 2303rd 2421 4.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Carter Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.32 3568th 4168 14.4%
2019 31.69 3174th 4188 24.2%
2021 16.63 4071st 4329 6.0%
2022 16.25 4096th 4376 6.4%
2023 11.34 4271st 4401 3.0%
2024 13.85 4227th 4431 4.6%
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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 Carter Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 80 338 21 147 n/a n/a n/a 0 586
1989 59 359 26 137 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1990 53 258 42 126 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1991 45 315 32 117 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1992 62 452 37 158 6 n/a n/a 0 715
1993 34 374 23 139 110 n/a n/a 0 680
1994 44 448 36 165 2 n/a n/a 0 695
1995 49 447 37 194 4 n/a n/a 0 731
1996 49 447 37 194 4 n/a n/a 0 731
1997 42 360 51 224 1 n/a n/a 0 678
1998 30 378 56 233 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1999 60 441 61 256 1 n/a n/a 0 819
2000 50 377 73 290 0 n/a n/a 0 790
2001 55 330 75 334 0 n/a n/a 0 794
2002 16 133 46 302 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2003 16 133 46 302 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2004 15 109 36 324 1 n/a n/a 0 485
2005 13 123 26 381 1 n/a n/a 0 544
2006 16 119 23 415 1 n/a n/a 0 574
2007 22 115 17 420 3 n/a n/a 0 577
2008 21 95 10 445 2 n/a n/a 0 573
2009 21 103 11 482 1 n/a n/a 0 618
2010 24 83 11 489 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2011 18 78 8 486 0 1 0 0 591
2012 23 72 19 532 0 4 6 0 656
2013 22 79 15 556 2 4 5 0 683
2014 14 74 14 546 0 0 4 0 652
2015 15 66 9 508 0 0 4 0 602
2016 9 78 9 512 0 0 1 0 609
2017 16 106 16 492 1 0 7 0 638
2018 26 124 9 478 1 1 4 0 643
2019 17 105 15 487 1 0 6 0 631
2020 18 93 8 479 1 0 6 0 605
2021 18 82 6 453 0 0 6 0 565
2022 21 85 5 412 0 0 5 0 528
2023 19 55 3 393 1 0 7 0 478
2024 17 59 5 412 0 0 2 0 495

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 Carter Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 25.0 23.4 n/a
1989 581 n/a n/a n/a
1990 479 26.0 18.4 n/a
1991 509 26.2 19.4 n/a
1992 715 36.0 19.8 76.1
1993 680 38.0 17.9 78.4
1994 695 39.0 17.8 80.4
1995 731 36.1 20.2 82.4
1996 731 36.1 20.2 82.4
1997 678 36.2 18.7 87.2
1998 697 37.7 18.5 82.9
1999 819 42.0 19.5 80.2
2000 790 47.2 16.7 84.7
2001 794 46.0 17.3 81.7
2002 498 31.9 15.6 92.8
2003 498 31.9 15.6 92.8
2004 485 32.2 15.1 92.6
2005 544 35.1 15.5 88.1
2006 574 35.1 16.4 89.7
2007 577 34.0 17.0 88.7
2008 573 34.0 16.9 86.7
2009 618 35.0 17.7 88.2
2010 607 34.0 17.8 87.8
2011 591 33.0 17.9 89.3
2012 656 33.5 19.5 91
2013 683 36.6 18.6 91.1
2014 652 36.0 18.1 90.3
2015 602 37.0 16.2 88.2
2016 609 37.0 16.4 88.2
2017 638 38.0 16.7 94.8
2018 643 37.2 17.2 95.5
2019 631 37.9 16.6 97.3
2020 605 37.8 15.9 91.7
2021 565 35.5 15.8 95.8
2022 528 35.9 14.6 97.7
2023 478 28.7 16.6 94.6
2024 495 32.4 15.2 93.3

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 Carter Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 25.0 23.4 n/a
1989 581 n/a n/a n/a
1990 479 26.0 18.4 n/a
1991 509 26.2 19.4 n/a
1992 715 36.0 19.8 76.1
1993 680 38.0 17.9 78.4
1994 695 39.0 17.8 80.4
1995 731 36.1 20.2 82.4
1996 731 36.1 20.2 82.4
1997 678 36.2 18.7 87.2
1998 697 37.7 18.5 82.9
1999 819 42.0 19.5 80.2
2000 790 47.2 16.7 84.7
2001 794 46.0 17.3 81.7
2002 498 31.9 15.6 92.8
2003 498 31.9 15.6 92.8
2004 485 32.2 15.1 92.6
2005 544 35.1 15.5 88.1
2006 574 35.1 16.4 89.7
2007 577 34.0 17.0 88.7
2008 573 34.0 16.9 86.7
2009 618 35.0 17.7 88.2
2010 607 34.0 17.8 87.8
2011 591 33.0 17.9 89.3
2012 656 33.5 19.5 91
2013 683 36.6 18.6 91.1
2014 652 36.0 18.1 90.3
2015 602 37.0 16.2 88.2
2016 609 37.0 16.4 88.2
2017 638 38.0 16.7 94.8
2018 643 37.2 17.2 95.5
2019 631 37.9 16.6 97.3
2020 605 37.8 15.9 91.7
2021 565 35.5 15.8 95.8
2022 528 35.9 14.6 97.7
2023 478 28.7 16.6 94.6
2024 495 32.4 15.2 93.3

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 Carter Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $773 (8.8%) $8,022 (91.2%) $8,795
2020 $757 (8.6%) $8,059 (91.4%) $8,817
2021 $1,712 (18.0%) $7,801 (82.0%) $9,513

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Carter Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3974th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4515th of 4647 Elementary schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Carter Park Elementary)2815
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Carter Park Elementary)720
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Carter Park Elementary)163
 13%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3016
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
4th Grade Reading (Carter Park Elementary)3820
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Carter Park Elementary)1816
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Carter Park Elementary)50
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2519
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Carter Park Elementary)3727
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carter Park Elementary)4420
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Carter Park Elementary)2910
 19%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Carter Park Elementary)3211
 21%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4725
 22%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Carter Park Elementary)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))77
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2820
 8%
5th Grade Science (Carter Park Elementary)00
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))127
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)1811
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students631478
 24.2%
African American10555
 47.6%
American Indian11
Asian153
 80%
Hispanic487393
 19.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1719
 11.8%
Two or More Races67
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.3%94.6%
 2.7%


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Carter Park Elementary ranks in the bottom 4.1% of Texas elementary schools.

Students who attend Carter Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rosemont Middle
High : O D Wyatt High School

Students at Carter Park Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 12% African American, 3% White, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 495 students attended Carter Park Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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