At a glance
Reported students
762
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.84
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Texas elementary enrollment
87th percentile
Compared with 4,659 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
762
W R (BILL) FORT EL: 762 reported students.
State peer staffing position
61st percentile
15.3:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 665
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.1:1
What the reported data says about W R (BILL) FORT EL
W R (BILL) FORT EL is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in ROYSE CITY. It is one of 13 current school records connected to ROYSE CITY ISD. NCES reports 762 students for 2024–25.
Among 4,659 elementary schools in Texas with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 519 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 87th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, close to the Texas median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (29.3%). English learners represent 14% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking W R (BILL) FORT EL
- 1How do the reported 15.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.84 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 14%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 36.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.4%
- Hispanic29.3%
- Black17.8%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial4.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in ROYSE CITY ISD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
RUTH CHERRY EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
772 reported students
MISS MAY VERNON EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
790 reported students
DAVIS EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
616 reported students
HARRY HERNDON EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
550 reported students
ANITA SCOTT EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
548 reported students
PAULA WALKER EL
Elementary · Grades KG–05
479 reported students