TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

FORT WORTH, Texas — 1 schools

334
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,604
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS operates 1 public schools serving 334 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 337 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 $11,604 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 3.1% local, 89.6% 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 #789 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 337:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 6.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.2% White, 24.0% African American across the district's schools.

Texas School of the Arts accounts for 100.0% of all TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS student-counselor ratio is 337:1 — 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 TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS is typically wider than the TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS-aggregate figure suggests.

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

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS chronic absenteeism rate is 6.2% — 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
89.6%
State
3.1%
Local

Funding Equity

36
Equity Score
789 / 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 1 schools in TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS.

White 28.2%
Hispanic or Latino 36.2%
African American 24.0%
Asian 5.3%
Multiracial 6.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

337:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
6.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

School Enrollment
Texas School of the Arts
Charter
337

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 334 students.

How much does TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS spend per student?

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS spends $11,604 per student. The district has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #789 in Texas.

What is the average rent near TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE 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 TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS students are 36.2% Hispanic or Latino, 28.2% White, 24.0% African American, 5.3% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS?

TEXAS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS has an equity score of 36/100, ranking #789 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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