The Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts is a fine arts public arts charter school in Fort Worth, Texas, founded in 2001 by the Texas Boys Choir, Inc. The school serves grades 3 through 12 and emphasizes the arts. Its programs include dance, choral music, theater, and visual arts.
Serving 255 students in grades 3-6, Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher 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 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School's student population of 255 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2001
Colors
Red, Navy
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts 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 Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1887 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
35%
54%
Black
13%
13%
White
37%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
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 Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School's ranking?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is ranked #1887 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School often compared to?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Harmony Science Academy - Euless, Texas School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School?
255 students attend Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School offer ?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School part of?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts School District.
In what neighborhood is Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School located?
Fort Worth Academy Of Fine Arts Elementary School is located in the Overton Park neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 1 other public schools located in Overton Park.
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