Serving 341 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W J Turner Elementary School 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W J Turner Elementary serves the northern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
W J Turner Elementary School's student population of 341 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
W J Turner Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W J Turner Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#7283 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Hispanic
94%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
2%
24%
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W J Turner Elementary School's ranking?
W J Turner Elementary School is ranked #7283 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W J Turner Elementary School?
341 students attend W J Turner Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of W J Turner Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W J Turner Elementary School?
W J Turner Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W J Turner Elementary School offer ?
W J Turner Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W J Turner Elementary School part of?
W J Turner Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is W J Turner Elementary School located?
W J Turner Elementary School is located in the Far Greater Northside Historical neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Far Greater Northside Historical.
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