Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Overton Park Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90-94% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 522 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Overton Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Overton Park Elementary School's student population of 522 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overton Park Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Overton Park Elementary School is 0.39, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7 out of 8079 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
12%
53%
Black
3%
13%
White
77%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
57%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Overton Park Elementary School's ranking?
Overton Park Elementary School is ranked #7 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Overton Park Elementary School often compared to?
Overton Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tanglewood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Overton Park Elementary School?
522 students attend Overton Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Overton Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Overton Park Elementary School?
Overton Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Overton Park Elementary School offer ?
Overton Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Overton Park Elementary School part of?
Overton Park Elementary School is part of Fort Worth ISD School District.
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