Bruce Shulkey Elementary School

5533 Whitman Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76133
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bruce Shulkey 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bruce Shulkey Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Bruce Shulkey Elementary School's student population of 399 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 32% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Bruce Shulkey 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 Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bruce Shulkey 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.
11-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bruce Shulkey 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
5%
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Hispanic
41%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bruce Shulkey Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
28%
13%
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White
22%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bruce Shulkey Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bruce Shulkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bruce Shulkey Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bruce Shulkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bruce Shulkey Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bruce Shulkey Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is ranked #7177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Bruce Shulkey Elementary School often compared to?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alice Carlson Applied Lrn Center, Alice D Contreras, Woodway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Bruce Shulkey Elementary School?
399 students attend Bruce Shulkey Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bruce Shulkey Elementary School?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Bruce Shulkey Elementary School offer ?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bruce Shulkey Elementary School part of?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Bruce Shulkey Elementary School located?
Bruce Shulkey Elementary School is located in the Wedgwood Square neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 78%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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