Westcliff Elementary School

4300 Clay Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76109
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 560 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Westcliff Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50% in TX
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Westcliff Elementary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
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School Rankings

Westcliff Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Westcliff Elementary School is 0.43, 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)
#2907 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
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45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Westcliff 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.
55%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Westcliff 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.
35-39%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Westcliff 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
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
5%
5%
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Hispanic
74%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Westcliff Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
13%
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White
16%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Westcliff Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Westcliff 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
76%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Westcliff 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 Westcliff 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 Westcliff Elementary School's ranking?
Westcliff Elementary School is ranked #2907 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Westcliff Elementary School?
560 students attend Westcliff Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Westcliff Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westcliff Elementary School?
Westcliff Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westcliff Elementary School offer ?
Westcliff Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Westcliff Elementary School part of?
Westcliff Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 560 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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