Bill J Elliott Elementary School

2501 Cooks Ln
Fort Worth, TX 76120
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bill J Elliott Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bill J Elliott Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Bill J Elliott Elementary School's student population of 398 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
398 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Bill J Elliott Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bill J Elliott Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6423 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
41%
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30-34%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bill J Elliott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤10%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bill J Elliott Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
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Hispanic
17%
53%
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Black
72%
13%
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White
5%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.45
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bill J Elliott Elementary School's ranking?
Bill J Elliott Elementary School is ranked #6423 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bill J Elliott Elementary School often compared to?
Bill J Elliott Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lowery Road by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bill J Elliott Elementary School?
398 students attend Bill J Elliott Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bill J Elliott Elementary School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bill J Elliott Elementary School?
Bill J Elliott Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bill J Elliott Elementary School offer ?
Bill J Elliott Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bill J Elliott Elementary School part of?
Bill J Elliott Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bill J Elliott Elementary School located?
Bill J Elliott Elementary School is located in the Hollow Hills neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 398 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤10% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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