Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Whitley Road Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WHITLEY ROAD EL serves the southern part of Fort Worth, TX, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitley Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Whitley Road Elementary School's student population of 323 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
323 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Whitley Road Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whitley Road Elementary School is 0.67, 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
#3073 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
32%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
9%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
47%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitley Road Elementary School's ranking?
Whitley Road Elementary School is ranked #3073 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Whitley Road Elementary School often compared to?
Whitley Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School, Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Whitley Road Elementary School?
323 students attend Whitley Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Whitley Road Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Whitley Road Elementary School?
Whitley Road Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Whitley Road Elementary School offer ?
Whitley Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Whitley Road Elementary School part of?
Whitley Road Elementary School is part of Keller Independent School District.
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