Harlean Beal Elementary School

5615 Forest Hill Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76119
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harlean Beal 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 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harlean Beal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Harlean Beal Elementary School's student population of 310 students has declined by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
310 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Harlean Beal 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 Harlean Beal Elementary School is 0.46, 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)
#7177 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harlean Beal 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 Harlean Beal 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 Harlean Beal 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.
20-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harlean Beal 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
1%
6%
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Hispanic
68%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harlean Beal 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
2%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harlean Beal Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Harlean Beal 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
92%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harlean Beal 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
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harlean Beal 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 Harlean Beal Elementary School's ranking?
Harlean Beal Elementary School is ranked #7177 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
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 Harlean Beal Elementary School?
310 students attend Harlean Beal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Harlean Beal Elementary School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlean Beal Elementary School?
Harlean Beal Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlean Beal Elementary School offer ?
Harlean Beal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harlean Beal Elementary School part of?
Harlean Beal Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 310 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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