David K Sellars Elementary

Summary:

David K Sellars Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 398 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 the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a relatively high per-student spending of $12,162 and a lower student-teacher ratio of 16.3, David K Sellars Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 2499 and 3247 over the past several years. The school's performance on STAAR assessments is generally below the district and state averages, particularly in reading and science. However, the school's performance in mathematics is relatively stronger, with 40.82% of 3rd graders and 41.51% of 4th graders proficient or better in 2023-2024, compared to the district's 29.25% and 31.44%, respectively.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Oaklawn Elementary, Glen Park Elementary, and Clifford Davis Elementary, David K Sellars Elementary generally performs better on STAAR assessments and has a higher statewide ranking. However, the nearby charter school, Idea Southeast Academy, has a higher percentage of students proficient or better in reading and mathematics compared to David K Sellars Elementary, despite serving a similar demographic of students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 4200 Dorsey St
       Fort Worth, TX  76119-7498


(817) 531-6430

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3247th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,162 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  415

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.6%
African American:
25.8%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.3% Help


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Compare Details David K Sellars Elementary ranks worse than 69.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 24th 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 33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.6%), African American (25.8%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at David K Sellars Elementary is 16.3. 64 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at David K Sellars Elementary is $12,162, which is the 26th highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

David K Sellars Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks David K Sellars Elementary 3247th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See David K Sellars 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 David K Sellars Elementary

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Rank History for all students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 27.45 2958th 3465 14.6%
2005 31.13 2825th 3475 18.7%
2006 25.67 2998th 3476 13.8%
2007 18.82 3424th 3724 8.1%
2008 14.77 3556th 3768 5.6%
2009 20.23 3546th 3884 8.7%
2010 46.53 2511th 3937 36.2%
2011 44.75 2699th 4095 34.1%
2012 56.88 1874th 4206 55.4%
2013 49.01 2346th 4221 44.4%
2014 44.95 2649th 4260 37.8%
2015 42.21 2738th 4320 36.6%
2016 42.76 2672nd 4286 37.7%
2017 39.56 2545th 4329 41.2%
2018 51.64 1907th 4359 56.3%
2019 42.37 2543rd 4479 43.2%
2021 29.01 3229th 4578 29.5%
2022 44.01 2499th 4581 45.4%
2023 38.38 2901st 4647 37.6%
2024 33.00 3247th 4675 30.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.91 544th 3226 83.1%
2019 74.72 463rd 3333 86.1%
2021 45.84 1712th 3446 50.3%
2022 55.78 1325th 3487 62.0%
2023 53.08 1504th 3556 57.7%
2024 41.86 2073rd 3638 43.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.34 1180th 3558 66.8%
2019 49.72 1434th 3684 61.1%
2021 28.04 2968th 3799 21.9%
2022 46.03 1833rd 3952 53.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.36 939th 4264 78.0%
2019 58.36 1472nd 4309 65.8%
2021 38.94 2804th 4451 37.0%
2022 59.80 1488th 4477 66.8%
2023 50.22 2169th 4521 52.0%
2024 47.09 2388th 4560 47.6%
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Rank History for Female students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.95 1428th 4306 66.8%
2019 48.82 2131st 4348 51.0%
2021 33.05 2992nd 4499 33.5%
2022 38.58 2857th 4561 37.4%
2023 30.63 3369th 4588 26.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.98 1883rd 3106 39.4%
2019 35.89 2510th 3184 21.2%
2021 29.63 2344th 3006 22.0%
2022 40.76 2190th 2958 26.0%
2023 22.84 2700th 2980 9.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.57 383rd 4240 91.0%
2019 69.29 826th 4295 80.8%
2021 48.20 1971st 4331 54.5%
2022 72.45 726th 4461 83.7%
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Rank History for Male students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.60 2524th 4319 41.6%
2019 36.40 2889th 4357 33.7%
2021 27.66 3345th 4498 25.6%
2022 47.95 2283rd 4563 50.0%
2023 45.71 2406th 4585 47.5%
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Rank History for African American students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.04 1004th 2483 59.6%
2019 33.79 1803rd 2515 28.3%
2021 44.33 1253rd 2444 48.7%
2022 72.09 434th 2421 82.1%
2023 56.42 860th 2443 64.8%
2024 54.38 962nd 2421 60.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at David K Sellars Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.45 830th 4168 80.1%
2019 68.55 941st 4188 77.5%
2021 37.98 2708th 4329 37.4%
2022 47.83 2233rd 4376 49.0%
2023 44.91 2441st 4401 44.5%
2024 41.43 2663rd 4431 39.9%
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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 David K Sellars Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 153 340 2 55 n/a n/a n/a 0 550
1989 136 291 1 57 0 n/a n/a 0 485
1990 139 308 2 52 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1991 137 341 1 59 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1992 147 345 1 66 0 n/a n/a 0 559
1993 112 351 0 49 2 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 121 350 0 61 0 n/a n/a 0 532
1995 103 327 0 87 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 103 327 0 87 1 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 105 394 0 88 1 n/a n/a 0 588
1998 91 414 2 94 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1999 85 392 1 92 3 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 70 383 1 95 2 n/a n/a 0 551
2001 68 333 2 115 2 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 44 317 1 178 3 n/a n/a 0 543
2003 44 317 1 178 3 n/a n/a 0 543
2004 20 280 2 180 4 n/a n/a 0 486
2005 18 313 2 214 3 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 23 300 0 235 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2007 23 289 0 271 2 n/a n/a 0 585
2008 23 269 0 313 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2009 15 310 0 324 1 n/a n/a 0 650
2010 23 311 0 355 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2011 29 258 0 382 0 0 11 0 680
2012 29 271 1 411 0 0 8 0 720
2013 31 285 1 422 0 0 8 0 747
2014 10 277 1 425 0 0 5 0 718
2015 14 256 2 384 0 0 4 0 660
2016 21 252 3 385 0 0 2 0 663
2017 19 217 2 377 0 1 4 0 620
2018 18 231 5 386 0 0 2 0 642
2019 19 215 3 361 0 0 7 0 605
2020 17 174 4 342 0 0 5 0 542
2021 14 140 1 278 0 0 2 0 435
2022 9 117 0 281 0 0 5 0 412
2023 17 96 0 283 0 0 2 0 398
2024 6 107 0 297 0 0 5 0 415

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 David K Sellars Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 27.0 20.3 n/a
1989 485 n/a n/a n/a
1990 501 29.0 17.2 n/a
1991 538 29.1 18.4 n/a
1992 559 31.1 17.9 53.1
1993 514 26.0 19.8 58.6
1994 532 29.0 18.3 56.8
1995 518 27.3 19.0 64.1
1996 518 27.3 19.0 64.1
1997 588 29.3 20.1 62.1
1998 603 29.1 20.7 61.5
1999 573 28.2 20.3 61.3
2000 551 28.0 19.7 67.5
2001 520 29.3 17.7 60.6
2002 543 29.1 18.7 75.9
2003 543 29.1 18.7 75.9
2004 486 26.5 18.3 82.7
2005 550 30.0 18.3 84.9
2006 559 30.4 18.4 81.6
2007 585 33.5 17.5 85.5
2008 606 33.6 18.0 82.3
2009 650 36.1 18.0 87.2
2010 689 38.0 18.1 88.2
2011 680 35.9 18.9 87.8
2012 720 34.6 20.7 90.7
2013 747 37.7 19.7 90.5
2014 718 38.0 18.8 91.5
2015 660 40.0 16.5 91.1
2016 663 39.0 17.0 86.9
2017 620 38.5 16.0 92.3
2018 642 38.9 16.4 93
2019 605 37.8 15.9 95.4
2020 542 35.0 15.4 92.6
2021 435 33.7 12.8 95.6
2022 412 27.7 14.8 92.7
2023 398 24.3 16.3 91.7
2024 415 25.4 16.3 92.3

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 David K Sellars Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 550 27.0 20.3 n/a
1989 485 n/a n/a n/a
1990 501 29.0 17.2 n/a
1991 538 29.1 18.4 n/a
1992 559 31.1 17.9 53.1
1993 514 26.0 19.8 58.6
1994 532 29.0 18.3 56.8
1995 518 27.3 19.0 64.1
1996 518 27.3 19.0 64.1
1997 588 29.3 20.1 62.1
1998 603 29.1 20.7 61.5
1999 573 28.2 20.3 61.3
2000 551 28.0 19.7 67.5
2001 520 29.3 17.7 60.6
2002 543 29.1 18.7 75.9
2003 543 29.1 18.7 75.9
2004 486 26.5 18.3 82.7
2005 550 30.0 18.3 84.9
2006 559 30.4 18.4 81.6
2007 585 33.5 17.5 85.5
2008 606 33.6 18.0 82.3
2009 650 36.1 18.0 87.2
2010 689 38.0 18.1 88.2
2011 680 35.9 18.9 87.8
2012 720 34.6 20.7 90.7
2013 747 37.7 19.7 90.5
2014 718 38.0 18.8 91.5
2015 660 40.0 16.5 91.1
2016 663 39.0 17.0 86.9
2017 620 38.5 16.0 92.3
2018 642 38.9 16.4 93
2019 605 37.8 15.9 95.4
2020 542 35.0 15.4 92.6
2021 435 33.7 12.8 95.6
2022 412 27.7 14.8 92.7
2023 398 24.3 16.3 91.7
2024 415 25.4 16.3 92.3

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 David K Sellars Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $602 (6.3%) $9,023 (93.7%) $9,625
2020 $679 (7.0%) $9,025 (93.0%) $9,703
2021 $1,780 (14.6%) $10,382 (85.4%) $12,162

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

Impact of COVID-19 on David K Sellars Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2543rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 2901st of 4647 Elementary schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (David K Sellars Elementary)4438
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (David K Sellars Elementary)4538
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (David K Sellars Elementary)3233
 1%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (David K Sellars Elementary)4733
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (David K Sellars Elementary)5049
 1%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (David K Sellars Elementary)4143
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (David K Sellars Elementary)3837
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3418
 16%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students605398
 34.2%
African American21596
 55.3%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic361283
 21.6%
Pacific Islander00
White1917
 10.5%
Two or More Races72
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.4%91.7%
 3.7%


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Students at David K Sellars Elementary are 72% Hispanic, 26% African American, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend David K Sellars Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Forest Oak Middle
High : O D Wyatt High School

David K Sellars Elementary ranks 3247th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 415 students attended David K Sellars Elementary.


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