Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W A Porter Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher 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 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 538 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: W A Porter Elementary serves the northeast part of Hurst, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W A Porter 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
W A Porter Elementary School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
538 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Excellence | Integrity | Service
School Rankings
W A Porter Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W A Porter Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#645 out of 8096 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
20%
54%
Black
4%
13%
White
67%
24%
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W A Porter Elementary School's ranking?
W A Porter Elementary School is ranked #645 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W A Porter Elementary School often compared to?
W A Porter Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smithfield Elementary School, Holiday Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W A Porter Elementary School?
538 students attend W A Porter Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of W A Porter Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W A Porter Elementary School?
W A Porter Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W A Porter Elementary School offer ?
W A Porter Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W A Porter Elementary School part of?
W A Porter Elementary School is part of Birdville Independent School District.
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