- Enrollment
- 2,113
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Fort Worth, TX
Fine Arts Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fine Arts Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 484554012161
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fine Arts Academy earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 27
- elementary schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fine Arts Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fine Arts Academy ranks #5 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
District: White Settlement Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484554012161 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Fine Arts Academy held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 484554012161 · Fort Worth, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
274 enr · 13.7:1 · 36.1% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Brewer H S (2,113 students)
Fine Arts Academy held near 318 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 20.7 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Fine Arts Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brewer H S
Brewer H S
2,113 students
- Brewer Middle
Brewer Middle
1,500 students
- Tannahill Int
Tannahill Int
952 students
- North El 800
North El
800 students
- West El 753
West El
753 students
- This school 274
Fine Arts Academy
274 students
What this shows Fine Arts Academy reports 274 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fine Arts Academy compares
Fine Arts Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.7:1 | ▼ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 274 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
274
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 43% in Texas - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,991
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 274 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.4%
Hispanic or Latino 32.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.6%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 54.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Fine Arts Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for White Settlement Isd reports $10,991 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fine Arts Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brewer H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brewer Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tannahill Int | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West El | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fine Arts Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 800
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~274 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fine Arts Academy
How many students attend Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has 274 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Fort Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 318 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fine Arts Academy is 13.7:1, which is 7% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 13% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fine Arts Academy?
36.1% of students at Fine Arts Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fine Arts Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fine Arts Academy is White at 54.4% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fine Arts Academy?
Fine Arts Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fine Arts Academy rank among elementary schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Fine Arts Academy ranks #5 of 27 elementary schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in White Settlement Isd?
Besides Fine Arts Academy, White Settlement Isd also operates Brewer H S (2,113 students), Brewer Middle (1,500 students), and Tannahill Int (952 students). See the White Settlement Isd district page for the complete list.