Serving 356 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, Effie Morris Early Learning Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 356 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29%
- Attendance Zone: Effie Morris Elementary serves the southwest part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this attendance zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy's student population of 356 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is 0.67, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
47%
54%
Black
28%
13%
White
18%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
356 students attend Effie Morris Early Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Effie Morris Early Learning Academy?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Effie Morris Early Learning Academy offer ?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Effie Morris Early Learning Academy part of?
Effie Morris Early Learning Academy is part of Lake Worth Independent School District.
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