Serving 746 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, W R (Bill) Fort 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 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). 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 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 746 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School's student population of 746 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
746 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 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
#2738 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
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
30%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
44%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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 W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School's ranking?
W R (Bill) Fort Elementary School is ranked #2738 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% 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?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% 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?
746 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, 30% of students are Hispanic, 17% 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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