Is Fine Arts Academy a good school?

Fine Arts Academy ranks 853 rd of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 310 students attended Fine Arts Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Fine Arts Academy?

Students at Fine Arts Academy are 59% White, 30% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Fine Arts Academy

Summary:

Fine Arts Academy is an exceptional elementary school in Fort Worth, Texas, serving 310 students from kindergarten to 6th grade as part of the White Settlement Independent School District (ISD).

Fine Arts Academy consistently outperforms the White Settlement ISD and the state of Texas in academic achievement, ranking in the top 20% of Texas elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's strong performance extends across diverse student populations, including female students, male students, Hispanic students, and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, all of whom rank in the top 25% of Texas elementary schools. While the school's gifted and talented program could be further strengthened, its overall academic excellence is undeniable, with significantly higher proficiency rates in reading and math compared to district and state averages.

When compared to nearby schools in the Fort Worth Independent School District and the White Settlement ISD, Fine Arts Academy stands out as an exceptional educational institution. Its diverse student population, inclusive culture, and commitment to meeting the needs of all learners make it a valuable asset to the community. Parents seeking a high-quality elementary school that consistently delivers outstanding academic results should consider Waverly Park Elementary, North Elementary, or M L Phillips Elementary as potential alternatives to Fine Arts Academy.

Detail:

Public K-6

8301 Downe Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76108

(817) 367-5396

District: White Settlement Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
853^rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,059

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.7%

Hispanic:

30.0%

Two or more races:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fine Arts Academy ranks better than 81.8% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.29. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Fine Arts Academy has the smallest elementary school student body size in the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: White (58.7%), Hispanic (30%), two or more races (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 14.9, which is the 2^nd best among 5 elementary schools in the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Fine Arts Academy employs 20.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fine Arts Academy is $10,059. 3 elementary schools in the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fine Arts Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

White Settlement Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks White Settlement Independent School District (Isd) 441^st of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2011	61.83	1701^st	4095	58.5%
2012	72.45	1006^th	4206	76.1%
2013	59.21	1771^st	4221	58.0%
2014	70.99	1174^th	4260	72.4%
2015	72.26	1149^th	4320	73.4%
2016	82.17	636^th	4286	85.2%
2017	87.51	458^th	4329	89.4%
2018	89.31	374^th	4359	91.4%
2019	89.96	343^rd	4479	92.3%
2021	85.45	558^th	4578	87.8%
2022	82.44	653^rd	4581	85.7%
2023	86.63	504^th	4647	89.2%
2024	77.29	853^rd	4675	81.8%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	89.52	119^th	3333	96.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.66	1114^th	3558	68.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	84.50	287^th	4264	93.3%
2019	84.39	283^rd	4309	93.4%
2021	76.31	575^th	4451	87.1%
2022	68.25	987^th	4477	78.0%
2023	85.36	280^th	4521	93.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	81.15	587^th	4306	86.4%
2019	78.49	695^th	4348	84.0%
2021	74.11	894^th	4499	80.1%
2022	81.62	620^th	4561	86.4%
2023	81.83	631^st	4588	86.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	57.77	1606^th	3106	48.3%
2019	74.27	498^th	3184	84.4%
2021	71.54	864^th	3006	71.3%
2022	72.23	615^th	2958	79.2%
2023	67.77	982^nd	2980	67.0%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	80.32	419^th	4240	90.1%
2019	92.54	109^th	4295	97.5%
2021	81.72	328^th	4331	92.4%
2022	53.61	1846^th	4461	58.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	91.76	256^th	4319	94.1%
2019	94.52	147^th	4357	96.6%
2021	91.69	300^th	4498	93.3%
2022	78.21	787^th	4563	82.8%
2023	85.02	512^th	4585	88.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	91.08	169^th	4168	95.9%
2019	89.26	211^th	4188	95.0%
2021	82.83	427^th	4329	90.1%
2022	78.83	565^th	4376	87.1%
2023	79.40	548^th	4401	87.5%

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Rank History for White students at Fine Arts Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2018	73.80	650^th	3127	79.2%
2019	77.96	483^rd	3142	84.6%
2021	70.94	708^th	3082	77.0%
2022	72.05	678^th	3082	78.0%
2023	73.71	638^th	3106	79.5%

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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.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	225	23	10	61	5	n/a	n/a	324
2010	247	24	8	55	4	n/a	n/a	338
2011	234	19	4	65	0	3	14	339
2012	233	17	5	71	0	2	13	341
2013	235	16	4	72	1	2	10	340
2014	251	21	3	65	2	2	8	352
2015	222	18	3	70	2	2	9	326
2016	202	19	3	75	0	0	8	307
2017	193	17	2	87	1	0	8	308
2018	180	13	2	94	1	0	12	302
2019	192	13	1	100	1	0	12	319
2020	184	11	2	99	1	0	15	312
2021	176	5	3	95	1	0	14	294
2022	213	30	30	134	1	0	21	429
2023	182	6	9	93	1	0	19	310

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fine Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	324	19.4	16.6	35.5
2010	338	19.7	17.1	36.7
2011	339	21.1	16.0	38.9
2012	341	21.3	15.9	35.2
2013	340	20.8	16.3	35
2014	352	21.7	16.2	34.7
2015	326	21.0	15.5	34.7
2016	307	20.0	15.3	38.1
2017	308	20.9	14.7	38.6
2018	302	20.2	14.8	39.4
2019	319	19.5	16.3	41.4
2020	312	20.7	15.0	37.5
2021	294	23.6	12.4	36.1
2022	429	24.4	17.5	37.3
2023	310	20.6	14.9	41.9

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 Fine Arts Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	324	19.4	16.6	35.5
2010	338	19.7	17.1	36.7
2011	339	21.1	16.0	38.9
2012	341	21.3	15.9	35.2
2013	340	20.8	16.3	35
2014	352	21.7	16.2	34.7
2015	326	21.0	15.5	34.7
2016	307	20.0	15.3	38.1
2017	308	20.9	14.7	38.6
2018	302	20.2	14.8	39.4
2019	319	19.5	16.3	41.4
2020	312	20.7	15.0	37.5
2021	294	23.6	12.4	36.1
2022	429	24.4	17.5	37.3
2023	310	20.6	14.9	41.9

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 Fine Arts Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$589 (7.1%)	$7,723 (92.9%)	$8,313
2020	$805 (8.8%)	$8,382 (91.2%)	$9,187
2021	$1,550 (15.4%)	$8,510 (84.6%)	$10,059

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fine Arts Academy

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 343^rd of 4479 Elementary schools	Ranks 504^th of 4647 Elementary schools	3.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Fine Arts Academy)	67	69	2%
3rd Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	52	53	1%
3rd Grade Reading (Texas)	44	50	6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)	73	52	21%
3rd Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	51	44	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)	48	43	5%
4th Grade Reading (Fine Arts Academy)	66	60	6%
4th Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	46	51	5%
4th Grade Reading (Texas)	43	47	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)	64	69	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	44	49	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	46	47	1%
5th Grade Reading (Fine Arts Academy)	76	72	4%
5th Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	55	53	2%
5th Grade Reading (Texas)	51	56	5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)	71	70	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	55	44	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	56	50	6%
5th Grade Science (Fine Arts Academy)	65	60	5%
5th Grade Science (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	54	31	23%
5th Grade Science (Texas)	48	34	14%
6th Grade Reading (Fine Arts Academy)	67	88	21%
6th Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	37	54	17%
6th Grade Reading (Texas)	35	50	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)	63	63
6th Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))	41	28	13%
6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)	45	37	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	319	310	2.8%
African American	13	6	53.8%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	1	9	800%
Hispanic	100	93	7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	192	182	5.2%
Two or More Races	12	19	58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.4%	41.9%	0.6%

Schools Near Fine Arts Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)				STAAR Mathematics (2024)				STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fine Arts Academy	Public	K-6	8301 Downe Dr	Fort Worth	76108	Tarrant County	White Settlement Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 367-5396	310	21	14.9	41.9%	182 (58.7%)	6 (1.9%)	93 (30.0%)	9 (2.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.1%)	77.3	853^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	81.8%		86.6	504^th of 4647 public elementary schools	89.2%	349								71.1	68.2	67.4	72.9	62.2	63.6	51.0	45.8	26.5	$10,059	$1,550	$8,510
Trinity Basin Preparatory Hpa West	Public, Charter	K-5	8300 W Fwy	Fort Worth	76108	Tarrant County	Trinity Basin Preparatory	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(817) 600-1735	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	47	2342^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	49.9%					(n/a)								44.2	53.3	55.2		34.9	39.1	39.1		22.1
Western Hills Elementary	Public	2-5	2805 Laredo Dr	Fort Worth	76116	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-6800	548	32	17.1	97.1%	30 (5.5%)	257 (46.9%)	219 (40.0%)	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	7.5	4576^th of 4675 public elementary schools	2.1%		4.7	4616^th of 4647 public elementary schools	0.7%	40	0.0	5.4	16.7	0.0	0.0	0.0	3.2	27.1	11.5	17.7		21.9	12.3	12.2		1.0	$10,472	$1,700	$8,772
Western Hills Pri	Public	PK, KG-1	8300 Mojave Trl	Fort Worth	76116	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-6900	422	20	21.5	95.0%	31 (7.3%)	193 (45.7%)	174 (41.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.8%)								(n/a)																	$12,130	$2,009	$10,122
Liberty Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	7976 Whitney Dr	White Settlement	76108	Tarrant County	White Settlement Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 367-1312	546	34	15.9	80.6%	123 (22.5%)	65 (11.9%)	323 (59.2%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (5.7%)	23.6	3832^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	18.0%		40.9	2735^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.1%	1097	17.2	42.9		23.3	44.4			29.2	37.7			26.8	29.1				$10,770	$1,683	$9,087
West Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	8901 White Settlement Rd	White Settlement	76108	Tarrant County	White Settlement Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 367-1334	552	33	16.5	78.3%	182 (33.0%)	83 (15.0%)	226 (40.9%)	6 (1.1%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.4%)	45 (8.2%)	30.6	3397^th of 4675 public elementary schools	27.3%		49.3	2231^st of 4647 public elementary schools	52.0%	1166								29.9	35.6			32.8	39.0				$11,512	$2,141	$9,371
Idea Rise Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3000 S Cherry Ln	Fort Worth	76116	Tarrant County	Idea Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 885-4150	698	31	22.5	93.0%	49 (7.0%)	272 (39.0%)	353 (50.6%)	13 (1.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.9%)	36.4	3042^nd of 4675 public elementary schools	34.9%		41.3	2706^th of 4647 public elementary schools	41.8%	336			0.0			0.0	0.0	30.2	34.8	52.4		12.8	25.7	55.2		35.2	$12,590	$1,867	$10,723
Founders Classical Academy - Fort Worth	Public, Charter	K-2	501 Academy Blvd	Fort Worth	76108	Tarrant County	Texas College Preparatory Academies	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(972) 316-3663	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Waverly Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3604 Cimarron Tr	Fort Worth	76116	Tarrant County	Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 815-6700	684	50	13.6	78.4%	176 (25.7%)	150 (21.9%)	319 (46.6%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	30 (4.4%)	26.2	3670^th of 4675 public elementary schools	21.5%		21.2	3931^st of 4647 public elementary schools	15.4%	261								30.2	29.3	43.1		23.6	12.2	42.2		22.6	$10,713	$1,928	$8,786
North Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	9850 Legacy Dr	White Settlement	76108	Tarrant County	White Settlement Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(817) 367-1323	766	53	14.5	56.8%	230 (30.0%)	72 (9.4%)	389 (50.8%)	20 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	47 (6.1%)	69.9	1127^th of 4675 public elementary schools	75.9%		71	1127^th of 4647 public elementary schools	75.7%		26.3	47.1		31.6	37.5			54.3	59.2			36.8	66.7				$10,526	$1,581	$8,946

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