W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Summary:

W R (Bill) Fort Elementary is a public elementary school in Royse City, Texas that serves 614 students from pre-kindergarten to 5th grade, and is part of the Royse City Independent School District.

W R (Bill) Fort Elementary stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 44.3% White, 15.15% African American, 32.41% Hispanic, and 7.14% other races - more diverse than nearby schools like Billie Stevenson Elementary and Miss May Vernon Elementary. The school has also demonstrated strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics, outperforming the district and state averages in the percentage of 4th and 5th graders proficient or better on the STAAR test. Additionally, W R (Bill) Fort Elementary ranks in the top 17% of Texas elementary schools for its special education program and top 19% for its gifted and talented program.

While W R (Bill) Fort Elementary has many strengths, there are some areas for potential improvement. The school's performance for White and English Language Learner students has been lower compared to other student groups, and it lags behind some schools in the Rockwall Independent School District, such as Billie Stevenson Elementary and Lupe Garcia Elementary. However, the school's overall diversity, academic performance, and specialized programs make it a strong choice for families in the Royse City area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2801 Fm 35
       Royse City, TX  75189


(972) 636-3304

District: Royse City Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1499th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,439 Help


Students who attend W R (Bill) Fort Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Ouida Baley Middle
High:    Royse City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  614

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.3%
Hispanic:
32.4%
African American:
15.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details W R (Bill) Fort Elementary ranks better than 67.9% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.73. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.3%), Hispanic (32.4%), African American (15.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary is 13.3. 3 elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary is $8,439, which is the lowest among 6 elementary schools in the Royse City Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger Rankings:

W R (Bill) Fort Elementary was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Royse City Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Royse City Independent School District (Isd) 367th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

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Rank History for all students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 44.93 2461st 3724 33.9%
2008 64.05 1412th 3768 62.5%
2009 63.88 1494th 3884 61.5%
2010 66.21 1380th 3937 64.9%
2011 77.35 664th 4095 83.8%
2012 64.90 1426th 4206 66.1%
2013 74.49 939th 4221 77.8%
2014 82.87 579th 4260 86.4%
2015 81.86 641st 4320 85.2%
2016 83.90 540th 4286 87.4%
2017 80.45 680th 4329 84.3%
2018 72.16 949th 4359 78.2%
2019 66.15 1222nd 4479 72.7%
2021 58.84 1576th 4578 65.6%
2022 57.58 1721st 4581 62.4%
2023 67.86 1251st 4647 73.1%
2024 61.73 1499th 4675 67.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 34.50 678th 961 29.4%
2023 55.33 520th 1099 52.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.55 356th 3226 89.0%
2019 65.38 823rd 3333 75.3%
2021 37.23 2238th 3446 35.1%
2022 42.68 2084th 3487 40.2%
2023 64.65 938th 3556 73.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.71 377th 3558 89.4%
2019 69.00 607th 3684 83.5%
2021 59.18 978th 3799 74.3%
2022 60.41 1051st 3952 73.4%
2023 70.03 691st 4086 83.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.51 1179th 4264 72.3%
2019 58.59 1457th 4309 66.2%
2021 55.02 1681st 4451 62.2%
2022 58.63 1565th 4477 65.0%
2023 59.67 1543rd 4521 65.9%
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Rank History for Female students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.62 959th 4306 77.7%
2019 63.17 1321st 4348 69.6%
2021 55.78 1701st 4499 62.2%
2022 54.02 1903rd 4561 58.3%
2023 66.51 1246th 4588 72.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.48 1237th 3106 60.2%
2019 65.93 1115th 3184 65.0%
2021 69.00 1006th 3006 66.5%
2022 66.92 992nd 2958 66.5%
2023 72.91 555th 2980 81.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.23 919th 4240 78.3%
2019 64.91 1051st 4295 75.5%
2021 66.78 875th 4331 79.8%
2022 62.40 1266th 4461 71.6%
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Rank History for Male students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.24 1011th 4319 76.6%
2019 66.62 1161st 4357 73.4%
2021 60.41 1477th 4498 67.2%
2022 59.83 1608th 4563 64.8%
2023 66.32 1284th 4585 72.0%
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Rank History for African American students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.40 968th 2444 60.4%
2022 36.48 1615th 2421 33.3%
2023 63.40 671st 2443 72.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.17 1052nd 4168 74.8%
2019 57.44 1544th 4188 63.1%
2021 54.36 1669th 4329 61.4%
2022 55.17 1748th 4376 60.1%
2023 75.06 729th 4401 83.4%
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Rank History for White students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.29 1202nd 3127 61.6%
2019 60.50 1138th 3142 63.8%
2021 45.49 1686th 3082 45.3%
2022 48.77 1640th 3082 46.8%
2023 51.91 1537th 3106 50.5%
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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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Enrollment information for W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 408 18 0 121 3 n/a n/a 0 550
2006 427 14 2 135 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2007 468 16 4 125 8 n/a n/a 0 621
2008 349 13 4 77 5 n/a n/a 0 448
2009 391 28 4 92 4 n/a n/a 0 519
2010 393 18 5 130 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2011 375 13 3 135 2 0 7 0 535
2012 370 17 3 144 1 0 7 0 542
2013 411 15 4 152 1 0 10 0 593
2014 350 20 3 158 2 0 13 0 546
2015 350 24 2 161 2 0 16 0 555
2016 338 23 2 169 2 0 14 0 548
2017 329 21 2 191 2 0 20 0 565
2018 322 21 3 189 3 2 14 0 554
2019 316 18 4 211 3 2 15 0 569
2020 332 18 7 240 3 4 16 0 620
2021 323 29 7 216 2 3 21 0 601
2022 387 45 7 241 4 3 24 0 711
2023 272 93 8 199 4 4 34 0 614

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 W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 550 42.1 13.1 34.5
2006 580 41.1 14.1 30.3
2007 621 43.6 14.2 32
2008 448 35.5 12.6 31.5
2009 519 39.0 13.3 33.5
2010 547 41.0 13.3 36.9
2011 535 43.8 12.2 37.6
2012 542 38.8 13.9 36.5
2013 593 41.2 14.3 43.3
2014 546 41.2 13.2 37
2015 555 42.0 13.2 36.2
2016 548 41.0 13.3 36.3
2017 565 40.1 14.0 35.4
2018 554 40.2 13.7 33.9
2019 569 44.2 12.8 39.4
2020 620 45.2 13.7 38.4
2021 601 46.7 12.8 37.6
2022 711 47.0 15.1 37.7
2023 614 46.0 13.3 35.5

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 W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 550 42.1 13.1 34.5
2006 580 41.1 14.1 30.3
2007 621 43.6 14.2 32
2008 448 35.5 12.6 31.5
2009 519 39.0 13.3 33.5
2010 547 41.0 13.3 36.9
2011 535 43.8 12.2 37.6
2012 542 38.8 13.9 36.5
2013 593 41.2 14.3 43.3
2014 546 41.2 13.2 37
2015 555 42.0 13.2 36.2
2016 548 41.0 13.3 36.3
2017 565 40.1 14.0 35.4
2018 554 40.2 13.7 33.9
2019 569 44.2 12.8 39.4
2020 620 45.2 13.7 38.4
2021 601 46.7 12.8 37.6
2022 711 47.0 15.1 37.7
2023 614 46.0 13.3 35.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $720 (7.7%) $8,619 (92.3%) $9,339
2020 $644 (7.0%) $8,574 (93.0%) $9,218
2021 $758 (9.0%) $7,681 (91.0%) $8,439

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

Impact of COVID-19 on W R (Bill) Fort 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 1222nd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1251st of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (W R (Bill) Fort Elementary)4447
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Royse City Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (W R (Bill) Fort Elementary)5149
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Royse City Independent School District (Isd))5347
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (W R (Bill) Fort Elementary)5452
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Royse City Independent School District (Isd))4150
 9%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (W R (Bill) Fort Elementary)7058
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Royse City Independent School District (Isd))5959
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569614
 7.9%
African American1893
 416.7%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian48
 100%
Hispanic211199
 5.7%
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White316272
 13.9%
Two or More Races1534
 126.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%35.5%
 3.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about W R (Bill) Fort Elementary

Students who attend W R (Bill) Fort Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ouida Baley Middle
High : Royse City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 614 students attended W R (Bill) Fort Elementary.

W R (Bill) Fort Elementary ranks 1499th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at W R (Bill) Fort Elementary are 44% White, 32% Hispanic, 15% African American, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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