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:
853rd of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,059 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  15.4 Help
Number of students:  318

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.7%
Hispanic:
31.8%
Two or more races:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  43.7% Help


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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...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 77.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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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 (55.7%), Hispanic (31.8%), two or more races (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 43.7% 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
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 15.4, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the White Settlement Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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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 2024 Rankings:

Fine Arts Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Fine Arts Academy 853rd of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Fine Arts Academy in the ranking list.)

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White Settlement Independent School District (Isd):

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


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Rank History for Fine Arts Academy

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 61.83 1701st 4095 58.5%
2012 72.45 1006th 4206 76.1%
2013 59.21 1771st 4221 58.0%
2014 70.99 1174th 4260 72.4%
2015 72.26 1149th 4320 73.4%
2016 82.17 636th 4286 85.2%
2017 87.51 458th 4329 89.4%
2018 89.31 374th 4359 91.4%
2019 89.96 343rd 4479 92.3%
2021 85.45 558th 4578 87.8%
2022 82.44 653rd 4581 85.7%
2023 86.63 504th 4647 89.2%
2024 77.29 853rd 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 119th 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 1114th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.50 287th 4264 93.3%
2019 84.39 283rd 4309 93.4%
2021 76.31 575th 4451 87.1%
2022 68.25 987th 4477 78.0%
2023 85.36 280th 4521 93.8%
2024 71.37 857th 4560 81.2%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.15 587th 4306 86.4%
2019 78.49 695th 4348 84.0%
2021 74.11 894th 4499 80.1%
2022 81.62 620th 4561 86.4%
2023 81.83 631st 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.77 1606th 3106 48.3%
2019 74.27 498th 3184 84.4%
2021 71.54 864th 3006 71.3%
2022 72.23 615th 2958 79.2%
2023 67.77 982nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.32 419th 4240 90.1%
2019 92.54 109th 4295 97.5%
2021 81.72 328th 4331 92.4%
2022 53.61 1846th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.76 256th 4319 94.1%
2019 94.52 147th 4357 96.6%
2021 91.69 300th 4498 93.3%
2022 78.21 787th 4563 82.8%
2023 85.02 512th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.08 169th 4168 95.9%
2019 89.26 211th 4188 95.0%
2021 82.83 427th 4329 90.1%
2022 78.83 565th 4376 87.1%
2023 79.40 548th 4401 87.5%
2024 61.36 1369th 4431 69.1%
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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.80 650th 3127 79.2%
2019 77.96 483rd 3142 84.6%
2021 70.94 708th 3082 77.0%
2022 72.05 678th 3082 78.0%
2023 73.71 638th 3106 79.5%
2024 68.03 844th 3078 72.6%
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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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Enrollment information for Fine Arts Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 225 23 10 61 5 n/a n/a 0 324
2010 247 24 8 55 4 n/a n/a 0 338
2011 234 19 4 65 0 3 14 0 339
2012 233 17 5 71 0 2 13 0 341
2013 235 16 4 72 1 2 10 0 340
2014 251 21 3 65 2 2 8 0 352
2015 222 18 3 70 2 2 9 0 326
2016 202 19 3 75 0 0 8 0 307
2017 193 17 2 87 1 0 8 0 308
2018 180 13 2 94 1 0 12 0 302
2019 192 13 1 100 1 0 12 0 319
2020 184 11 2 99 1 0 15 0 312
2021 176 5 3 95 1 0 14 0 294
2022 213 30 30 134 1 0 21 0 429
2023 182 6 9 93 1 0 19 0 310
2024 177 10 8 101 1 0 21 0 318

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 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
2024 318 20.5 15.4 43.7

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
2024 318 20.5 15.4 43.7

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 Fine Arts Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 343rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 504th 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)6769
 2%
   3rd Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))5253
 1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)7352
 21%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))5144
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
4th Grade Reading (Fine Arts Academy)6660
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))4651
 5%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)6469
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Fine Arts Academy)7672
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))5553
 2%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)7170
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))5544
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Fine Arts Academy)6560
 5%
   5th Grade Science (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))5431
 23%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Fine Arts Academy)6788
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))3754
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fine Arts Academy)6363
   6th Grade Mathematics (White Settlement Independent School District (Isd))4128
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students319310
 2.8%
African American136
 53.8%
American Indian11
Asian19
 800%
Hispanic10093
 7%
Pacific Islander00
White192182
 5.2%
Two or More Races1219
 58.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.4%41.9%
 0.6%


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Students at Fine Arts Academy are 56% White, 32% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Asian.

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 318 students attended Fine Arts Academy.


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