Helbing Elementary

Summary:

Helbing Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 390 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD), which is ranked 783 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Helbing Elementary stands out for several key reasons. It has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (97.44%) compared to surrounding schools and the state average. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, and its performance on STAAR assessments is significantly lower than the FWISD and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Helbing Elementary has an extremely high percentage of students (over 90%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Despite these challenges, the school spends significantly more per student ($11,322 in 2020-2021) compared to nearby schools, and it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio (13.4 in 2022-2023).

While Helbing Elementary and the nearby schools in the FWISD share similar demographic and economic characteristics, there are some notable differences in academic performance. For example, Washington Heights Elementary, located less than a mile from Helbing, consistently outperforms Helbing on STAAR assessments, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics may be contributing to the differences in academic outcomes. The persistent educational inequities faced by Helbing Elementary, along with the school's low academic performance, present significant challenges, but the additional resources and smaller class sizes also offer opportunities for targeted interventions and support to improve student learning and achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3524 N Crump St
       Fort Worth, TX  76106-4420


(817) 815-0500

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4171st of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,322 Help


Students who attend Helbing Elementary usually attend:

High:    Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  390

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.4%
White:
1.3%
African American:
1.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Helbing Elementary ranks worse than 89.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 53rd 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 17.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97.4%), White (1.3%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Helbing Elementary is 13.4, which is the 19th best among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Helbing Elementary is $11,322, which is the 40th highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Helbing Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

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 Helbing Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 62.39 1375th 3465 60.3%
2005 57.85 1630th 3475 53.1%
2006 70.86 978th 3476 71.9%
2007 67.68 1216th 3724 67.3%
2008 41.23 2608th 3768 30.8%
2009 29.55 3211th 3884 17.3%
2010 27.14 3386th 3937 14.0%
2011 37.31 3082nd 4095 24.7%
2012 42.76 2724th 4206 35.2%
2013 54.21 2054th 4221 51.3%
2014 51.52 2232nd 4260 47.6%
2015 29.34 3369th 4320 22.0%
2016 22.72 3613th 4286 15.7%
2017 24.60 3506th 4329 19.0%
2018 29.58 3210th 4359 26.4%
2019 21.69 3824th 4479 14.6%
2021 24.31 3555th 4578 22.3%
2022 17.86 4054th 4581 11.5%
2023 18.39 4106th 4647 11.6%
2024 17.37 4171st 4675 10.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.12 1546th 3226 52.1%
2019 42.83 1953rd 3333 41.4%
2021 39.51 2106th 3446 38.9%
2022 29.01 2813th 3487 19.3%
2023 33.86 2586th 3556 27.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.81 2598th 3558 27.0%
2019 43.63 1827th 3684 50.4%
2021 43.40 1796th 3799 52.7%
2022 29.00 3101st 3952 21.5%
2023 14.96 3975th 4086 2.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.34 3013th 4264 29.3%
2019 28.34 3559th 4309 17.4%
2021 36.74 2941st 4451 33.9%
2022 24.55 3812th 4477 14.9%
2023 23.65 3905th 4521 13.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.45 3649th 4306 15.3%
2019 20.61 3842nd 4348 11.6%
2021 29.46 3227th 4499 28.3%
2022 14.94 4236th 4561 7.1%
2023 19.05 4078th 4588 11.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 2480th 3106 20.2%
2019 32.69 2608th 3184 18.1%
2021 23.10 2519th 3006 16.2%
2022 17.92 2743rd 2958 7.3%
2023 4.51 2930th 2980 1.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.36 1297th 4240 69.4%
2019 45.06 2318th 4295 46.0%
2021 38.56 2679th 4331 38.1%
2022 32.59 3340th 4461 25.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.28 2750th 4319 36.3%
2019 25.34 3579th 4357 17.9%
2021 20.95 3811th 4498 15.3%
2022 24.21 3745th 4563 17.9%
2023 19.90 4015th 4585 12.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Helbing Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.42 2958th 4168 29.0%
2019 25.75 3521st 4188 15.9%
2021 31.12 3155th 4329 27.1%
2022 21.48 3885th 4376 11.2%
2023 23.04 3797th 4401 13.7%
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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 Helbing Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 69 3 1 501 n/a n/a n/a 0 574
1989 67 2 1 488 0 n/a n/a 0 558
1990 60 6 0 511 0 n/a n/a 0 577
1991 45 3 0 537 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1992 43 5 1 528 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1993 37 99 1 433 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1994 31 3 0 506 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1995 41 7 0 551 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 41 7 0 551 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 39 7 1 563 1 n/a n/a 0 611
1998 33 5 0 555 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1999 34 5 0 540 2 n/a n/a 0 581
2000 30 7 0 531 1 n/a n/a 0 569
2001 16 4 0 517 2 n/a n/a 0 539
2002 21 2 0 533 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2003 21 2 0 533 1 n/a n/a 0 557
2004 16 1 0 558 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 12 3 0 571 1 n/a n/a 0 587
2006 13 1 1 561 3 n/a n/a 0 579
2007 8 4 0 591 2 n/a n/a 0 605
2008 6 4 0 599 3 n/a n/a 0 612
2009 11 2 0 593 3 n/a n/a 0 609
2010 14 6 0 597 4 n/a n/a 0 621
2011 11 1 0 634 3 0 1 0 650
2012 15 0 0 601 1 0 1 0 618
2013 12 0 0 564 1 0 1 0 578
2014 14 4 0 545 1 0 0 0 564
2015 13 4 0 538 0 0 0 0 555
2016 10 3 0 534 0 0 0 0 547
2017 9 2 0 465 1 0 0 0 477
2018 9 1 0 456 1 0 0 0 467
2019 4 0 0 438 1 0 0 0 443
2020 6 3 0 433 1 0 1 0 444
2021 4 6 0 385 1 0 1 0 397
2022 3 6 0 393 2 0 1 0 405
2023 5 4 0 380 1 0 0 0 390

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 Helbing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 21.0 27.3 n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a n/a
1990 577 29.0 19.8 n/a
1991 585 28.9 20.2 n/a
1992 578 32.4 17.8 81.1
1993 571 32.0 17.8 83.2
1994 540 30.1 17.9 81.5
1995 599 29.2 20.5 81.8
1996 599 29.2 20.5 81.8
1997 611 33.3 18.3 80.2
1998 593 34.4 17.2 84.1
1999 581 34.0 17.1 84.2
2000 569 35.3 16.1 86.3
2001 539 35.2 15.3 84.6
2002 557 36.6 15.2 92.6
2003 557 36.6 15.2 92.6
2004 576 38.7 14.9 93.8
2005 587 38.8 15.1 92
2006 579 37.1 15.6 92.4
2007 605 35.8 16.9 92.2
2008 612 37.0 16.5 87.3
2009 609 37.0 16.5 90.5
2010 621 37.0 16.7 93.1
2011 650 38.0 17.1 91.2
2012 618 36.0 17.1 90.1
2013 578 33.0 17.5 90
2014 564 32.0 17.6 89.5
2015 555 31.0 17.9 90.3
2016 547 33.0 16.5 88.8
2017 477 29.5 16.1 90.8
2018 467 29.1 16.0 87.6
2019 443 29.0 15.2 91.9
2020 444 29.0 15.2 93.2
2021 397 28.5 13.9 91.4
2022 405 28.1 14.3 91.9
2023 390 29.0 13.4 92.8

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 Helbing Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 574 21.0 27.3 n/a
1989 558 n/a n/a n/a
1990 577 29.0 19.8 n/a
1991 585 28.9 20.2 n/a
1992 578 32.4 17.8 81.1
1993 571 32.0 17.8 83.2
1994 540 30.1 17.9 81.5
1995 599 29.2 20.5 81.8
1996 599 29.2 20.5 81.8
1997 611 33.3 18.3 80.2
1998 593 34.4 17.2 84.1
1999 581 34.0 17.1 84.2
2000 569 35.3 16.1 86.3
2001 539 35.2 15.3 84.6
2002 557 36.6 15.2 92.6
2003 557 36.6 15.2 92.6
2004 576 38.7 14.9 93.8
2005 587 38.8 15.1 92
2006 579 37.1 15.6 92.4
2007 605 35.8 16.9 92.2
2008 612 37.0 16.5 87.3
2009 609 37.0 16.5 90.5
2010 621 37.0 16.7 93.1
2011 650 38.0 17.1 91.2
2012 618 36.0 17.1 90.1
2013 578 33.0 17.5 90
2014 564 32.0 17.6 89.5
2015 555 31.0 17.9 90.3
2016 547 33.0 16.5 88.8
2017 477 29.5 16.1 90.8
2018 467 29.1 16.0 87.6
2019 443 29.0 15.2 91.9
2020 444 29.0 15.2 93.2
2021 397 28.5 13.9 91.4
2022 405 28.1 14.3 91.9
2023 390 29.0 13.4 92.8

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 Helbing Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $634 (6.6%) $8,930 (93.4%) $9,564
2020 $739 (7.7%) $8,882 (92.3%) $9,621
2021 $1,652 (14.6%) $9,670 (85.4%) $11,322

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Helbing Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3824th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4106th of 4647 Elementary schools
 3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Helbing Elementary)3641
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Helbing Elementary)2620
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Helbing Elementary)3514
 21%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3016
 14%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3924
 15%
4th Grade Reading (Helbing Elementary)2716
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Helbing Elementary)3730
 7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Helbing Elementary)3814
 24%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2519
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2929
5th Grade Reading (Helbing Elementary)4645
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Helbing Elementary)3027
 3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Helbing Elementary)2510
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Helbing Elementary)5521
 34%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4720
 27%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443390
 12%
African American04
American Indian11
Asian00
Hispanic438380
 13.2%
Pacific Islander00
White45
 25%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91.9%92.8%
 0.9%


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Helbing Elementary ranks in the bottom 10.8% of Texas elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 390 students attended Helbing Elementary.

Students who attend Helbing Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School

Students at Helbing Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% African American.


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