Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Summary:

Bruce Shulkey Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 399 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. 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.

Bruce Shulkey Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with a ranking between 3,798 and 4,548 out of around 4,600 schools over the past 10 years. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subjects, with only 23.08% of 3rd graders proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 32.84% for the district and 48.85% for the state. Certain student subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, perform particularly poorly, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of their respective subgroups statewide. The school has a very high percentage of students (over 80%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

The nearby schools, such as South Hills Elementary, Westcliff Elementary, and Oakmont Elementary, generally perform better academically than Bruce Shulkey Elementary, with higher STAAR proficiency rates and higher statewide rankings. These schools have a more economically advantaged student population, with lower percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The data suggests that Bruce Shulkey Elementary could benefit from targeted interventions and additional resources to address the needs of its economically disadvantaged and minority student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5533 Whitman Ave
       Fort Worth, TX  76133-2698


(817) 814-8400

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4527th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,296 Help


Students who attend Bruce Shulkey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Wedgwood 6th Gr School
    Wedgwood Middle
High:    Southwest High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  379

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
41.7%
African American:
33.0%
White:
14.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.2% Help


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Compare Details Bruce Shulkey Elementary ranks worse than 96.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 71st 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 9.17. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bruce Shulkey Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (41.7%), African American (33%), White (14.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bruce Shulkey Elementary is 13, which is the 13th best among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bruce Shulkey Elementary is $12,296, which is the 22nd highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bruce Shulkey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Bruce Shulkey Elementary 4527th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Bruce Shulkey Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Bruce Shulkey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 39.48 2499th 3465 27.9%
2005 52.14 1922nd 3475 44.7%
2006 39.48 2518th 3476 27.6%
2007 37.50 2794th 3724 25.0%
2008 30.90 3076th 3768 18.4%
2009 22.32 3495th 3884 10.0%
2010 39.81 2837th 3937 27.9%
2011 35.43 3156th 4095 22.9%
2012 29.02 3480th 4206 17.3%
2013 37.01 3036th 4221 28.1%
2014 38.01 3012th 4260 29.3%
2015 29.92 3338th 4320 22.7%
2016 30.33 3275th 4286 23.6%
2017 22.91 3607th 4329 16.7%
2018 22.25 3680th 4359 15.6%
2019 31.57 3238th 4479 27.7%
2021 20.74 3798th 4578 17.0%
2022 9.90 4414th 4581 3.6%
2023 7.13 4548th 4647 2.1%
2024 9.17 4527th 4675 3.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.09 2939th 3226 8.9%
2019 32.53 2537th 3333 23.9%
2021 32.10 2541st 3446 26.3%
2022 29.23 2803rd 3487 19.6%
2023 14.60 3388th 3556 4.7%
2024 22.06 3174th 3638 12.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.22 2437th 3558 31.5%
2019 65.14 734th 3684 80.1%
2021 31.36 2698th 3799 29.0%
2022 24.52 3416th 3952 13.6%
2023 32.99 2891st 4086 29.2%
2024 31.73 3138th 4261 26.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.45 3643rd 4264 14.6%
2019 42.09 2640th 4309 38.7%
2021 25.72 3693rd 4451 17.0%
2022 8.03 4431st 4477 1.0%
2023 6.40 4480th 4521 0.9%
2024 7.65 4506th 4560 1.2%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.43 3526th 4306 18.1%
2019 35.93 2957th 4348 32.0%
2021 20.89 3822nd 4499 15.0%
2022 14.92 4238th 4561 7.1%
2023 13.56 4329th 4588 5.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.28 2278th 3106 26.7%
2019 56.23 1728th 3184 45.7%
2021 38.73 2108th 3006 29.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.65 2449th 4240 42.2%
2019 35.49 3012th 4295 29.9%
2021 24.08 3787th 4331 12.6%
2022 22.88 3923rd 4461 12.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for At Risk Students!

Rank History for Male students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.04 3710th 4319 14.1%
2019 31.52 3226th 4357 26.0%
2021 23.07 3654th 4498 18.8%
2022 9.98 4417th 4563 3.2%
2023 6.05 4522nd 4585 1.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.14 986th 1005 1.9%
2019 5.33 979th 1009 3.0%
2021 6.08 935th 967 3.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.23 2454th 2483 1.2%
2019 37.58 1657th 2515 34.1%
2021 21.98 2190th 2444 10.4%
2022 10.31 2382nd 2421 1.6%
2023 6.98 2435th 2443 0.3%
2024 7.09 2411th 2421 0.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.88 2527th 4168 39.4%
2019 33.31 3070th 4188 26.7%
2021 22.06 3774th 4329 12.8%
2022 14.89 4142nd 4376 5.3%
2023 13.54 4205th 4401 4.5%
2024 20.00 3961st 4431 10.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.99 2267th 3127 27.5%
2019 40.56 2021st 3142 35.7%
2021 23.10 2626th 3082 14.8%
2022 10.67 2975th 3082 3.5%
2023 9.45 2999th 3106 3.4%
2024 38.00 2062nd 3078 33.0%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Reviews:
by a teacher
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Open Quote This is the best school ever! Great kids and great teachers. This school aso offers lots of special programs! Close Quote


by a citizen
Friday, October 13, 2017

Open Quote Best staff in the district. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, November 17, 2016

Open Quote Helpful and friendly staff and teachers. Lots of activities for the students (at all ages). My kids absolutely love this school. They know the name of every adult that works in that building. Every time that I need to visit the school I am kindly greeted by smiling happy teachers, and their smiling happy children. This is truly the most welcoming friendly school I have ever walked into. My children love learning at this school! Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, June 3, 2010

Open Quote I think that Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is a great place for our children to learn and be taught by teachers that care about their educational needs. I have three grand-daughters who attend Bruce Shulkey. They are doing very well here. . The teachers are doing a wonderful job. The girls not only enjoy going to school here, they are learning and developing in all aspects of their academic studies. Everyone here is great. The Sugar Daddies are truly a blessing to our children and our district. I see happy children who are learning, growing, and being prepared for a prosperous educational journey that will take them on their road to success with confidence. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bruce Shulkey Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 105 20 42 3 n/a n/a 0 530
1989 433 74 42 49 3 n/a n/a 0 601
1990 472 80 30 53 2 n/a n/a 0 637
1991 420 70 10 51 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1992 423 82 8 50 2 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 327 169 7 36 2 n/a n/a 0 541
1994 410 88 13 61 0 n/a n/a 0 572
1995 387 99 11 59 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1996 387 99 11 59 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1997 377 94 11 81 1 n/a n/a 0 564
1998 360 100 10 87 3 n/a n/a 0 560
1999 363 84 5 106 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2000 387 107 6 139 2 n/a n/a 0 641
2001 310 136 4 137 1 n/a n/a 0 588
2002 239 113 7 143 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2003 239 113 7 143 1 n/a n/a 0 503
2004 234 133 11 166 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2005 223 143 13 155 0 n/a n/a 0 534
2006 200 148 14 172 3 n/a n/a 0 537
2007 200 122 11 197 3 n/a n/a 0 533
2008 191 128 18 210 5 n/a n/a 0 552
2009 169 122 28 215 4 n/a n/a 0 538
2010 166 142 39 206 5 n/a n/a 0 558
2011 128 77 36 177 3 0 10 0 431
2012 122 79 46 159 1 0 5 0 412
2013 149 95 53 179 0 0 6 0 482
2014 149 88 48 184 2 0 8 0 479
2015 161 100 59 193 2 0 15 0 530
2016 147 113 70 188 3 0 13 0 534
2017 174 127 65 178 2 0 18 0 564
2018 150 119 58 167 2 0 15 0 511
2019 124 134 57 179 1 0 19 0 514
2020 93 124 49 184 0 2 21 0 473
2021 80 121 39 156 0 2 19 0 417
2022 90 116 25 157 1 3 27 0 419
2023 86 110 17 162 1 2 21 0 399
2024 56 125 14 158 1 0 25 0 379

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 Bruce Shulkey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 22.0 24.0 n/a
1989 601 n/a n/a n/a
1990 637 36.0 17.6 n/a
1991 552 36.2 15.2 n/a
1992 565 33.0 17.1 21.8
1993 541 31.0 17.5 24.6
1994 572 31.0 18.5 23.6
1995 556 31.3 17.8 24.6
1996 556 31.3 17.8 24.6
1997 564 31.4 18.0 28.2
1998 560 32.1 17.4 27.9
1999 559 34.0 16.4 34
2000 641 35.3 18.2 36.7
2001 588 35.1 16.8 41.7
2002 503 31.0 16.2 50.3
2003 503 31.0 16.2 50.3
2004 544 31.8 17.1 59.7
2005 534 31.3 17.1 61.4
2006 537 31.8 16.9 58.5
2007 533 33.3 16.0 62.5
2008 552 32.3 17.1 56
2009 538 35.0 15.4 60.2
2010 558 34.5 16.1 68.8
2011 431 29.4 14.6 64.7
2012 412 28.5 14.4 69.9
2013 482 28.8 16.7 68.3
2014 479 31.0 15.4 68.9
2015 530 32.0 16.5 72.5
2016 534 33.0 16.1 81.6
2017 564 32.9 17.1 78.2
2018 511 34.2 14.9 77.3
2019 514 39.5 12.9 84.8
2020 473 33.6 14.0 82.9
2021 417 34.0 12.2 85.4
2022 419 33.6 12.4 84.2
2023 399 26.7 14.9 81
2024 379 29.0 13.0 80.2

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 Bruce Shulkey Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 530 22.0 24.0 n/a
1989 601 n/a n/a n/a
1990 637 36.0 17.6 n/a
1991 552 36.2 15.2 n/a
1992 565 33.0 17.1 21.8
1993 541 31.0 17.5 24.6
1994 572 31.0 18.5 23.6
1995 556 31.3 17.8 24.6
1996 556 31.3 17.8 24.6
1997 564 31.4 18.0 28.2
1998 560 32.1 17.4 27.9
1999 559 34.0 16.4 34
2000 641 35.3 18.2 36.7
2001 588 35.1 16.8 41.7
2002 503 31.0 16.2 50.3
2003 503 31.0 16.2 50.3
2004 544 31.8 17.1 59.7
2005 534 31.3 17.1 61.4
2006 537 31.8 16.9 58.5
2007 533 33.3 16.0 62.5
2008 552 32.3 17.1 56
2009 538 35.0 15.4 60.2
2010 558 34.5 16.1 68.8
2011 431 29.4 14.6 64.7
2012 412 28.5 14.4 69.9
2013 482 28.8 16.7 68.3
2014 479 31.0 15.4 68.9
2015 530 32.0 16.5 72.5
2016 534 33.0 16.1 81.6
2017 564 32.9 17.1 78.2
2018 511 34.2 14.9 77.3
2019 514 39.5 12.9 84.8
2020 473 33.6 14.0 82.9
2021 417 34.0 12.2 85.4
2022 419 33.6 12.4 84.2
2023 399 26.7 14.9 81
2024 379 29.0 13.0 80.2

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 Bruce Shulkey Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $753 (7.0%) $10,033 (93.0%) $10,786
2020 $862 (8.5%) $9,271 (91.5%) $10,133
2021 $2,007 (16.3%) $10,290 (83.7%) $12,296

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bruce Shulkey Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3238th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4548th of 4647 Elementary schools
 25.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Bruce Shulkey Elementary)3520
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Bruce Shulkey Elementary)3520
 15%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Bruce Shulkey Elementary)478
 39%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Bruce Shulkey Elementary)3420
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Bruce Shulkey Elementary)4328
 15%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Bruce Shulkey Elementary)3413
 21%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Bruce Shulkey Elementary)286
 22%
   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 Students514399
 22.4%
African American134110
 17.9%
American Indian11
Asian5717
 70.2%
Hispanic179162
 9.5%
Pacific Islander02
White12486
 30.6%
Two or More Races1921
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.8%81%
 3.9%


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Students who attend Bruce Shulkey Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wedgwood 6th Gr School
Middle : Wedgwood Middle
High : Southwest High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 379 students attended Bruce Shulkey Elementary.

Students at Bruce Shulkey Elementary are 42% Hispanic, 33% African American, 15% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Bruce Shulkey Elementary ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Texas elementary schools.


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