John T White Elementary

Summary:

John T White Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 448 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population (70.98%) and a significant Hispanic student population (23.21%).

Despite the school's small class sizes and relatively high spending per student, John T White Elementary consistently ranks among the lowest-performing elementary schools in Texas, with academic performance significantly below state and district averages. The school's high poverty rates, with 94.87% to 95.32% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, likely contribute to these challenges. Compared to nearby schools like East Handley Elementary, Bill J Elliott Elementary, and Lowery Road, John T White's academic performance is significantly lower, with no signs of improvement over the past decade.

The data suggests that John T White Elementary faces significant challenges in addressing the needs of its highly disadvantaged student population, which is predominantly African American and Hispanic and comes from low-income backgrounds. Addressing these issues will likely require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach that goes beyond just increasing spending or reducing class sizes. As a parent, it's important to be aware of the school's performance and the challenges it faces in order to advocate for the best possible education for your child.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 7300 John T White Rd
       Fort Worth, TX  76120


(817) 814-7900

District: Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4043rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,191 Help


Students who attend John T White Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Meadowbrook Middle
High:    Eastern Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  411

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.8%
Hispanic:
31.9%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  94.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details John T White Elementary ranks worse than 86.5% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 46th 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 20.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (62.8%), Hispanic (31.9%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 94.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John T White Elementary is 12.1, which is the 6th 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 John T White Elementary is $15,191, which is the 4th highest among 79 elementary schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

John T White Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks John T White Elementary 4043rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See John T White 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 John T White Elementary

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Rank History for all students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 3.92 4175th 4206 0.7%
2013 3.88 4187th 4221 0.8%
2014 5.91 4203rd 4260 1.3%
2015 3.57 4268th 4320 1.2%
2016 2.83 4238th 4286 1.1%
2017 5.46 4298th 4329 0.7%
2018 19.05 3857th 4359 11.5%
2019 9.74 4361st 4479 2.6%
2021 16.21 4132nd 4578 9.7%
2022 14.85 4210th 4581 8.1%
2023 8.89 4496th 4647 3.2%
2024 20.01 4043rd 4675 13.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.56 930th 3226 71.2%
2019 46.73 1740th 3333 47.8%
2021 21.34 3135th 3446 9.0%
2022 30.09 2769th 3487 20.6%
2023 20.44 3229th 3556 9.2%
2024 16.48 3396th 3638 6.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.15 3501st 3558 1.6%
2019 30.99 2765th 3684 24.9%
2021 41.12 1956th 3799 48.5%
2022 23.44 3487th 3952 11.8%
2023 34.78 2733rd 4086 33.1%
2024 49.18 1945th 4261 54.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.28 3823rd 4264 10.3%
2019 16.08 4108th 4309 4.7%
2021 21.87 3928th 4451 11.8%
2022 19.43 4065th 4477 9.2%
2023 12.55 4345th 4521 3.9%
2024 25.25 3866th 4560 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.47 4116th 4306 4.4%
2019 12.56 4175th 4348 4.0%
2021 18.26 4003rd 4499 11.0%
2022 20.39 3990th 4561 12.5%
2023 14.33 4294th 4588 6.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.26 3102nd 3106 0.1%
2019 4.27 3155th 3184 0.9%
2021 3.23 2964th 3006 1.4%
2022 28.10 2526th 2958 14.6%
2023 9.51 2869th 2980 3.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.24 2639th 4240 37.8%
2019 26.43 3619th 4295 15.7%
2021 25.60 3695th 4331 14.7%
2022 32.26 3361st 4461 24.7%
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Rank History for Male students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.96 3371st 4319 21.9%
2019 10.24 4241st 4357 2.7%
2021 16.97 4066th 4498 9.6%
2022 13.41 4291st 4563 6.0%
2023 7.26 4490th 4585 2.1%
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Rank History for African American students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.82 1636th 2483 34.1%
2019 23.15 2198th 2515 12.6%
2021 33.37 1707th 2444 30.2%
2022 34.37 1709th 2421 29.4%
2023 18.81 2238th 2443 8.4%
2024 33.88 1722nd 2421 28.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at John T White Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.93 2916th 4168 30.0%
2019 29.89 3298th 4188 21.3%
2021 12.85 4231st 4329 2.3%
2022 18.24 4020th 4376 8.1%
2023 19.33 3985th 4401 9.5%
2024 10.44 4317th 4431 2.6%
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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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Data source: Texas Education Agency

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by a parent
Saturday, May 10, 2014

Open Quote The administration and teachers do not communicate with parents at all. An example is when my son's bus broke down to pick up the kids from school, they called for a replacement bus to get the kids which arrived an hour later and they never called the parents to let us know what was going on. Teacher ignores issues in the class about bullying and gave conflicting instructions to me and my wife about homework assignments. It feels like we are fighting against the school rather than working with them to help our son succeed academically. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John T White Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 47 465 8 195 2 1 9 0 727
2013 37 477 6 213 1 3 4 0 741
2014 26 472 6 219 3 3 12 0 741
2015 34 489 7 213 1 4 13 0 761
2016 31 503 7 182 1 4 18 0 746
2017 22 516 9 151 2 4 20 0 724
2018 15 449 7 99 2 0 14 0 586
2019 13 385 1 104 3 0 14 0 520
2020 12 382 5 122 2 1 14 0 538
2021 7 371 6 99 1 0 9 0 493
2022 9 306 1 115 2 0 16 0 449
2023 10 318 2 104 2 0 12 0 448
2024 8 258 3 131 0 0 11 0 411

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 John T White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 727 30.6 23.7 81.3
2013 741 33.0 22.4 82.7
2014 741 35.8 20.6 85
2015 761 40.0 19.0 80.4
2016 746 47.0 15.8 81.9
2017 724 47.3 15.3 86.6
2018 586 48.4 12.0 90.1
2019 520 47.0 11.0 94.8
2020 538 38.8 13.8 90.9
2021 493 46.7 10.5 95.1
2022 449 38.1 11.7 95.3
2023 448 36.0 12.4 94.9
2024 411 33.7 12.1 94.6

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 John T White Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 727 30.6 23.7 81.3
2013 741 33.0 22.4 82.7
2014 741 35.8 20.6 85
2015 761 40.0 19.0 80.4
2016 746 47.0 15.8 81.9
2017 724 47.3 15.3 86.6
2018 586 48.4 12.0 90.1
2019 520 47.0 11.0 94.8
2020 538 38.8 13.8 90.9
2021 493 46.7 10.5 95.1
2022 449 38.1 11.7 95.3
2023 448 36.0 12.4 94.9
2024 411 33.7 12.1 94.6

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 John T White Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,524 (11.6%) $11,596 (88.4%) $13,120
2020 $2,144 (16.2%) $11,067 (83.8%) $13,211
2021 $2,920 (19.2%) $12,272 (80.8%) $15,191

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John T White 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 4361st of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4496th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (John T White Elementary)2115
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3332
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John T White Elementary)1912
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3227
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (John T White Elementary)00
   3rd Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3012
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
4th Grade Reading (John T White Elementary)2328
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3331
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (John T White Elementary)1622
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))3230
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (John T White Elementary)2926
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4141
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (John T White Elementary)2524
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd))4234
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (John T White Elementary)255
 20%
   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 Students520448
 13.8%
African American385318
 17.4%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic104104
Pacific Islander00
White1310
 23.1%
Two or More Races1412
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.8%94.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John T White Elementary

John T White Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at John T White Elementary are 63% African American, 32% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 411 students attended John T White Elementary.

Students who attend John T White Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Meadowbrook Middle
High : Eastern Hills High School


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