FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

FORT WORTH, Texas — 2 schools

642
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$10,063
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS operates 2 public schools serving 642 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 670 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Tarrant County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,063 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.2% local, 89.4% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 36/100, ranked #785 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (5 AP courses district-wide), a 335:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 42.9% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% African American across the district's schools.

Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts accounts for 61.9% of all FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS student-counselor ratio is 335:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS is typically wider than the FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS chronic absenteeism rate is 12.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
89.4%
State
3.2%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
785 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Tarrant County county, where this district is located.

$1,427
Studio/mo
$1,473
1 BR/mo
$1,723
2 BR/mo
$2,273
3 BR/mo
$2,815
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS.

White 42.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.8%
African American 14.7%
Asian 3.6%
Multiracial 8.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
5 AP courses total
335:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS

School Enrollment
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
Charter
415
Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts El
Charter
255

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS?

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 642 students.

How much does FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS spend per student?

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS spends $10,063 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #785 in Texas.

What is the average rent near FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Tarrant County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS?

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS students are 42.9% White, 29.8% Hispanic or Latino, 14.7% African American, 3.6% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS?

FORT WORTH ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #785 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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