Serving 532 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Overton Park Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 91% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overton Park 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
School Overview
Overton Park Elementary School's student population of 532 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
532 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
School Rankings
Overton Park Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overton Park Elementary School is 0.36, 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
#26 out of 8188 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
91%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
79%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
57%
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 Overton Park Elementary School's ranking?
Overton Park Elementary School is ranked #26 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Overton Park Elementary School often compared to?
Overton Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanglewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
91% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 91% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Overton Park Elementary School?
532 students attend Overton Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Overton Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overton Park Elementary School?
Overton Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overton Park Elementary School offer ?
Overton Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Overton Park Elementary School part of?
Overton Park Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
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