Western Hills Primary serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Western Hills Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Western Hills Primary's student population of 422 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 41% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Western Hills Primary is 0.62, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
41%
53%
Black
46%
13%
White
7%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Western Hills Primary?
422 students attend Western Hills Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Western Hills Primary students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Western Hills Primary?
Western Hills Primary has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Western Hills Primary offer ?
Western Hills Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Western Hills Primary part of?
Western Hills Primary is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Western Hills Primary located?
Western Hills Primary is located in the Western Hills North neighborhood of Fort Worth, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Western Hills North.
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