Richard J Wilson Elementary School

900 W Fogg St
Fort Worth, TX 76110
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 566 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Richard J Wilson 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 20% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Richard J Wilson Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
566 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Richard J Wilson 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 Richard J Wilson Elementary School is 0.10, 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)
#7587 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20%
41%
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29%
51%
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10-14%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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5%
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Hispanic
95%
53%
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Black
1%
13%
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White
4%
26%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.10
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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
5%
5%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Richard J Wilson Elementary School's ranking?
Richard J Wilson Elementary School is ranked #7587 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?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Richard J Wilson Elementary School?
566 students attend Richard J Wilson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Richard J Wilson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Richard J Wilson Elementary School?
Richard J Wilson Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Richard J Wilson Elementary School offer ?
Richard J Wilson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Richard J Wilson Elementary School part of?
Richard J Wilson Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Richard J Wilson Elementary School located?
Richard J Wilson Elementary School is located in the Rosemont neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 566 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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