Serving 159 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Fort Elliott School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 159 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Elliott School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Fort Elliott School's student population of 159 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Fort Elliott School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Elliott School is 0.17, which is less 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
#1270 out of 8079 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
8%
53%
Black
n/a
13%
White
91%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fort Elliott School's ranking?
Fort Elliott School is ranked #1270 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Fort Elliott School?
The graduation rate of Fort Elliott School is 50%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 89%.
How many students attend Fort Elliott School?
159 students attend Fort Elliott School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Fort Elliott School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Elliott School?
Fort Elliott School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Elliott School offer ?
Fort Elliott School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Fort Elliott School part of?
Fort Elliott School is part of Fort Elliott CISD School District.
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