Serving 379 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bruce Shulkey Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School's student population of 379 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Rankings
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
42%
53%
Black
33%
13%
White
15%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Shulkey Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is ranked #7177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bruce Shulkey Elementary School often compared to?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center, Alice D Contreras, Woodway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bruce Shulkey Elementary School?
379 students attend Bruce Shulkey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruce Shulkey Elementary School offer ?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bruce Shulkey Elementary School part of?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bruce Shulkey Elementary School located?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is located in the Wedgwood Square neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.
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