The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is a fine arts public arts charter school in Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 2001 by the Texas Boys Choir, Inc. The school serves grades 3 through 12 and emphasizes the arts. Its programs include dance, choral music, theater, and visual arts.
Serving 238 students in grades 3-6, Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary 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 57% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 238 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Red, Navy
School Rankings
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is 0.71, 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
#1157 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
32%
53%
Black
14%
13%
White
41%
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
6%
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 Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is ranked #1157 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great Hearts Lakeside, Texas School Of The Arts, Harmony Science Academy - Euless by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School?
238 students attend Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School offer ?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School part of?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School located?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is located in the Overton Park neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Overton Park.
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