Serving 762 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 58% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (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 56% 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: 762 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: W R (BILL) FORT EL serves the eastern part of the Royse City, TX school district, covering an area of approximately 29.9 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive time of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 6.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School's student population of 762 students has grown by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
762 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#2240 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Hispanic
29%
54%
Black
18%
13%
White
44%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School's ranking?
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School is ranked #2240 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School often compared to?
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Anita Scott Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School?
762 students attend W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School?
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School offer ?
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School part of?
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School is part of Royse City Independent School District.
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