Washington Heights Elementary

Summary:

Washington Heights Elementary is a public elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 279 students in grades PK-5 and is part of the Fort Worth Independent School District.

Washington Heights Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools and district/state averages. The school has a very high percentage of Hispanic students (96.06%) and over 90% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high economic disadvantage. Academically, the school consistently underperforms, with 3rd grade reading proficiency at 54.84% compared to the district's 32.84% and the state's 48.85%. Washington Heights Elementary has ranked in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools in recent years, and the achievement gap between the school and district/state has been widening over time.

Despite being located near several other W J Turner Elementary, Cesar Chavez Pri, Rufino Mendoza Senior Elementary, and other higher-performing schools, Washington Heights Elementary continues to underperform academically. The school's per-student spending is on par with nearby schools, suggesting factors beyond funding may be contributing to the challenges.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3215 N Houston St
       Fort Worth, TX  76106-5899


(817) 815-0700

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
3077th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,625 Help


Students who attend Washington Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Kirkpatrick Middle
High:    Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  271

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.8%
African American:
2.6%
White:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Heights Elementary ranks worse than 65.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 20th 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 35.86. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.8%), African American (2.6%), White (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Heights Elementary is 13.5, which is the 17th 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 Washington Heights Elementary is $11,625, which is the 33rd highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Heights Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Heights Elementary 3077th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Washington Heights 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 Washington Heights Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 6.99 3408th 3465 1.6%
2005 30.99 2830th 3475 18.6%
2006 31.73 2782nd 3476 20.0%
2007 32.74 2962nd 3724 20.5%
2008 19.54 3442nd 3768 8.7%
2009 13.79 3691st 3884 5.0%
2010 18.18 3651st 3937 7.3%
2011 47.53 2556th 4095 37.6%
2012 26.55 3588th 4206 14.7%
2013 50.49 2275th 4221 46.1%
2014 51.87 2210th 4260 48.1%
2015 33.15 3197th 4320 26.0%
2016 26.67 3441st 4286 19.7%
2017 38.03 2653rd 4329 38.7%
2018 28.27 3293rd 4359 24.5%
2019 40.73 2641st 4479 41.0%
2021 19.84 3886th 4578 15.1%
2022 10.42 4387th 4581 4.2%
2023 29.45 3429th 4647 26.2%
2024 35.86 3077th 4675 34.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.06 2658th 3226 17.6%
2019 61.40 992nd 3333 70.2%
2021 36.62 2268th 3446 34.2%
2022 18.63 3243rd 3487 7.0%
2023 35.74 2489th 3556 30.0%
2024 32.07 2651st 3638 27.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.33 2763rd 3558 22.3%
2019 32.15 2674th 3684 27.4%
2021 39.05 2107th 3799 44.5%
2022 29.91 3031st 3952 23.3%
2023 30.52 3088th 4086 24.4%
2024 65.98 963rd 4261 77.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.75 2790th 4264 34.6%
2019 57.10 1560th 4309 63.8%
2021 28.29 3497th 4451 21.4%
2022 14.64 4245th 4477 5.2%
2023 35.62 3186th 4521 29.5%
2024 48.11 2312th 4560 49.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.48 2964th 4306 31.2%
2019 44.24 2404th 4348 44.7%
2021 23.80 3616th 4499 19.6%
2022 13.23 4311th 4561 5.5%
2023 33.89 3170th 4588 30.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.86 2718th 3106 12.5%
2019 29.22 2709th 3184 14.9%
2021 4.61 2940th 3006 2.2%
2023 31.29 2517th 2980 15.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.37 2274th 4240 46.4%
2019 65.21 1040th 4295 75.8%
2021 39.23 2631st 4331 39.3%
2022 25.77 3754th 4461 15.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.35 3469th 4319 19.7%
2019 38.78 2745th 4357 37.0%
2021 19.25 3923rd 4498 12.8%
2022 11.81 4356th 4563 4.5%
2023 26.03 3666th 4585 20.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 77.89 312th 2515 87.6%
2021 36.97 1542nd 2444 36.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Washington Heights Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.61 3162nd 4168 24.1%
2019 45.22 2299th 4188 45.1%
2021 24.91 3572nd 4329 17.5%
2022 12.77 4216th 4376 3.7%
2023 36.26 2998th 4401 31.9%
2024 41.44 2662nd 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 Washington Heights Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 14 77 0 255 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1990 14 76 1 244 0 n/a n/a 0 335
1991 9 57 0 251 0 n/a n/a 0 317
1992 8 59 0 252 0 n/a n/a 0 319
1993 10 135 0 201 0 n/a n/a 0 346
1994 14 47 0 279 0 n/a n/a 0 340
1995 11 37 1 309 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1996 11 37 1 309 1 n/a n/a 0 359
1997 4 47 1 306 0 n/a n/a 0 358
1998 5 40 1 319 0 n/a n/a 0 365
1999 4 33 0 320 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2000 6 29 0 325 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2001 3 22 0 355 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2002 5 21 0 401 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2003 5 21 0 401 0 n/a n/a 0 427
2004 6 19 0 427 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2005 2 16 0 369 1 n/a n/a 0 388
2006 4 12 0 362 0 n/a n/a 0 378
2007 3 15 0 347 0 n/a n/a 0 365
2008 5 17 0 359 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2009 6 23 0 360 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2010 4 18 0 364 0 n/a n/a 0 386
2011 7 8 0 325 0 0 0 0 340
2012 6 12 0 344 0 0 0 0 362
2013 4 18 0 334 0 0 0 0 356
2014 6 29 0 318 0 0 0 0 353
2015 4 24 1 315 0 0 0 0 344
2016 6 28 0 308 0 0 1 0 343
2017 4 30 0 310 0 0 0 0 344
2018 8 26 0 306 0 0 0 0 340
2019 2 27 0 301 0 0 3 0 333
2020 2 19 0 294 0 0 0 0 315
2021 2 15 0 270 0 0 0 0 287
2022 2 9 0 284 0 0 0 0 295
2023 4 5 0 268 1 0 1 0 279
2024 5 7 0 257 1 0 1 0 271

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 Washington Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 346 n/a n/a n/a
1990 335 16.0 20.9 n/a
1991 317 15.5 20.4 n/a
1992 319 18.1 17.6 79.6
1993 346 20.0 17.3 81.2
1994 340 21.5 15.8 78.5
1995 359 19.1 18.8 82.7
1996 359 19.1 18.8 82.7
1997 358 17.2 20.8 84.4
1998 365 17.1 21.3 77.8
1999 357 20.0 17.9 80.7
2000 360 21.1 17.1 88.3
2001 380 20.0 19.0 85
2002 427 22.1 19.3 89.2
2003 427 22.1 19.3 89.2
2004 452 22.0 20.5 88.5
2005 388 22.7 17.1 90.7
2006 378 21.0 18.0 89.7
2007 365 22.0 16.6 91.2
2008 381 22.9 16.6 91.3
2009 389 23.0 16.9 91.5
2010 386 23.0 16.7 93.3
2011 340 20.0 17.0 94.7
2012 362 21.0 17.2 91.7
2013 356 20.7 17.1 92.7
2014 353 19.9 17.6 93.2
2015 344 21.0 16.3 94.8
2016 343 21.0 16.3 91.8
2017 344 22.1 15.5 94.2
2018 340 24.2 14.0 94.1
2019 333 23.8 13.9 96.7
2020 315 20.0 15.7 94.3
2021 287 20.0 14.3 95.5
2022 295 20.0 14.7 94.2
2023 279 19.7 14.1 93.5
2024 271 19.9 13.5 95.2

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 Washington Heights Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 346 n/a n/a n/a
1990 335 16.0 20.9 n/a
1991 317 15.5 20.4 n/a
1992 319 18.1 17.6 79.6
1993 346 20.0 17.3 81.2
1994 340 21.5 15.8 78.5
1995 359 19.1 18.8 82.7
1996 359 19.1 18.8 82.7
1997 358 17.2 20.8 84.4
1998 365 17.1 21.3 77.8
1999 357 20.0 17.9 80.7
2000 360 21.1 17.1 88.3
2001 380 20.0 19.0 85
2002 427 22.1 19.3 89.2
2003 427 22.1 19.3 89.2
2004 452 22.0 20.5 88.5
2005 388 22.7 17.1 90.7
2006 378 21.0 18.0 89.7
2007 365 22.0 16.6 91.2
2008 381 22.9 16.6 91.3
2009 389 23.0 16.9 91.5
2010 386 23.0 16.7 93.3
2011 340 20.0 17.0 94.7
2012 362 21.0 17.2 91.7
2013 356 20.7 17.1 92.7
2014 353 19.9 17.6 93.2
2015 344 21.0 16.3 94.8
2016 343 21.0 16.3 91.8
2017 344 22.1 15.5 94.2
2018 340 24.2 14.0 94.1
2019 333 23.8 13.9 96.7
2020 315 20.0 15.7 94.3
2021 287 20.0 14.3 95.5
2022 295 20.0 14.7 94.2
2023 279 19.7 14.1 93.5
2024 271 19.9 13.5 95.2

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 Washington Heights Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $672 (6.3%) $10,025 (93.7%) $10,697
2020 $615 (6.0%) $9,684 (94.0%) $10,299
2021 $1,568 (13.5%) $10,057 (86.5%) $11,625

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington Heights Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2641st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 3429th of 4647 Elementary schools
 14.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Heights Elementary)3258
 26%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Washington Heights Elementary)4648
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Washington Heights Elementary)2014
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3012
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Heights Elementary)4032
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Washington Heights Elementary)1524
 9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Washington Heights Elementary)170
 17%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))2514
 11%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
5th Grade Reading (Washington Heights Elementary)5734
 23%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Washington Heights Elementary)5137
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Washington Heights Elementary)4315
 28%
   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 Students333279
 16.2%
African American275
 81.5%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic301268
 11%
Pacific Islander00
White24
 100%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.7%93.5%
 3.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Heights Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 271 students attended Washington Heights Elementary.

Students who attend Washington Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kirkpatrick Middle
High : Diamond Hill-Jarvis High School

Washington Heights Elementary ranks 3077th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Washington Heights Elementary are 95% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% White.


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