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Fort Elliott School

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Fort Elliott School ranks 2151 st of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Alternative Grades PK, KG-12

2151^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 4,627 Texas Alternative Schools

Better than 54% of Texas alternative schools

Summary

Fort Elliott School in Briscoe, TX, is a small, alternative public school serving 141 students in grades PK through 12 within the Fort Elliott Consolidated Independent School District. Its most standout feature is a perfect track record: a 100% graduation rate and 0% dropout rate for five consecutive years, which sets it apart from nearby Wheeler School (97.2% graduation rate) and Kelton Independent School District (Isd).

This school invests heavily in its students, spending over $20,000 per pupil—nearly double what Wheeler School spends—and maintaining an exceptionally low student-to-teacher ratio of 7.4:1. This creates an intimate learning environment where every student gets significant individualized attention. However, test scores tell a mixed story. While Fort Elliott consistently excels on high school End-of-Course (EOC) exams like English II (91.67% proficient) and Biology (81.82%), its performance on grade-level STAAR tests varies widely. For example, 7th Grade Reading proficiency was just 14.29% in 2025-2026, while 8th Grade Math reached 81.82% in the same year. This volatility is partly due to the small student body, where a single cohort can dramatically shift results.

For parents, the key takeaway is that Fort Elliott offers a highly supportive environment that ensures every student graduates, even if early academic performance is uneven. The school’s high school program is particularly strong, consistently outperforming state averages in core subjects. While data on free/reduced lunch eligibility is missing, nearby schools report rates around 54-61%, suggesting economic challenges in the region. Overall, Fort Elliott is a school that prioritizes student success through graduation, backed by substantial resources and small class sizes, making it a unique option for families seeking a close-knit educational community.

141

Students ?

7.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,420

Per pupil spending ?

30.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

501 E Wilson
Briscoe, TX 79011-0138

(806) 375-2454

District: Fort Elliott Consolidated Independent School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.3%

Hispanic:

14.2%

Two or more races:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 87th percentile in 2023 → 54th in 2026

Strengths

✓100% graduate within 4 years

✓Above the Texas median (54th percentile)

✓Small classes — about 7 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 33 percentile points since 2023

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Algebra I scores 12 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Texas avg52%

Elementary school

2,151^st of 4,627

Texas public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 43% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

1,017^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Top 44%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 44% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

915^th of 2,009

Texas public high schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 12 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 46% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	49.4	2151 of 4627	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.7	3214 of 4651	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	49.1	2226 of 4710	52.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	42.9	2610 of 4647	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.4	1573 of 4581	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	67.8	1219 of 4578	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.9	963 of 4479	78.5%	★★★★☆
2018	83.8	561 of 4359	87.1%	★★★★☆
2017	58.3	1564 of 4329	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2016	59.0	1829 of 4286	57.3%	★★★☆☆
2015	70.4	1243 of 4320	71.2%	★★★★☆
2014	73.3	1037 of 4260	75.7%	★★★★☆
2013	72.9	1018 of 4221	75.9%	★★★★☆
2012	58.6	1783 of 4206	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	25.9	3548 of 4095	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	45.7	2546 of 3937	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	15.9	3643 of 3884	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2008	50.8	2162 of 3768	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	59.4	1714 of 3724	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	48.7	2109 of 3476	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2005	46.4	2190 of 3475	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2004	57.0	1641 of 3465	52.6%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	65.1	1101 of 4461	75.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	44.1	2483 of 4575	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2025	19.8	3285 of 3744	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	49.2	2237 of 4658	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.7	1937 of 4588	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.5	1250 of 4561	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	67.7	1160 of 4499	74.2%	★★★★☆
2019	78.2	703 of 4348	83.8%	★★★★☆
2018	76.8	759 of 4306	82.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.0	2420 of 4520	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.8	2248 of 3705	39.3%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	51.0	1668 of 3739	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.6	2142 of 4647	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	45.1	2448 of 4585	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.1	1711 of 4563	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	66.8	1203 of 4498	73.3%	★★★★☆
2019	76.3	769 of 4357	82.4%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	38.5	2037 of 3006	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	32.2	1965 of 2612	24.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	38.7	2054 of 3108	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.4	2218 of 3106	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.6	1652 of 3082	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.8	1216 of 3082	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	64.9	976 of 3142	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.6	1119 of 3127	64.2%	★★★☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.0	1017 of 2335	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2025	58.0	846 of 2344	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.1	1021 of 2372	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.4	493 of 2330	78.8%	★★★★☆
2022	76.6	380 of 2254	83.1%	★★★★☆
2021	87.7	184 of 2252	91.8%	★★★★★
2019	63.6	612 of 2193	72.1%	★★★★☆
2018	65.6	545 of 2080	73.8%	★★★★☆
2017	88.2	178 of 2027	91.2%	★★★★★
2016	69.2	564 of 1987	71.6%	★★★★☆
2015	48.2	1143 of 2043	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	56.3	887 of 1987	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	65.6	613 of 1973	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2012	52.8	956 of 1951	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2011	39.7	1409 of 1895	25.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	57.7	831 of 1803	53.9%	★★★☆☆
2009	48.4	1069 of 1763	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2008	43.7	1155 of 1718	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2007	49.7	967 of 1684	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2006	71.5	367 of 1585	76.8%	★★★★☆
2005	63.6	553 of 1582	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2004	70.2	377 of 1573	76.0%	★★★★☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	38.0	1363 of 2182	37.5%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.6	1322 of 2240	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	40.1	1101 of 1825	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.1	1232 of 2242	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	67.2	550 of 2241	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	77.7	352 of 2221	84.2%	★★★★☆
2021	87.5	168 of 2151	92.2%	★★★★★
2019	87.2	171 of 2047	91.6%	★★★★★
2018	69.9	458 of 2008	77.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	29.7	1726 of 2235	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	38.6	1425 of 2251	36.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2025	90.7	82 of 1818	95.5%	★★★★★
2024	54.6	870 of 2246	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.9	458 of 2245	79.6%	★★★★☆
2022	66.6	560 of 2228	74.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	1063 of 1731	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	62.9	443 of 1439	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.9	824 of 1733	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.0	655 of 1749	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.0	454 of 1723	73.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.0	287 of 1700	83.1%	★★★★☆
2019	56.1	662 of 1684	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.9	760 of 1673	54.6%	★★★☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.6	915 of 2009	54.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	60.4	660 of 1974	66.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	77.1	268 of 1990	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.1	251 of 1961	87.2%	★★★★☆
2022	86.3	107 of 1876	94.3%	★★★★★
2021	74.7	317 of 1861	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	75.8	264 of 1857	85.8%	★★★★☆
2018	43.9	941 of 1797	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	40.4	1007 of 1777	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	62.9	596 of 1762	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.1	891 of 1743	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.3	970 of 1734	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2013	70.1	356 of 1652	78.5%	★★★★☆
2012	67.6	347 of 1603	78.4%	★★★★☆
2011	57.6	877 of 1672	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2010	64.7	569 of 1568	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	70.3	378 of 1539	75.4%	★★★★☆
2008	73.1	306 of 1510	79.7%	★★★★☆
2007	76.7	221 of 1497	85.2%	★★★★☆
2006	59.4	680 of 1430	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2005	69.5	373 of 1429	73.9%	★★★★☆
2004	60.4	653 of 1427	54.2%	★★★☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2019	76.0	206 of 1810	88.6%	★★★★☆
2018	38.6	1053 of 1784	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	31.6	1391 of 1936	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	42.1	840 of 1504	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	75.5	241 of 1880	87.2%	★★★★☆
2023	80.2	179 of 1891	90.5%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	11 of 1841	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	81.1	171 of 1815	90.6%	★★★★★
2019	73.8	313 of 1798	82.6%	★★★★☆
2018	37.7	1153 of 1781	35.3%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	54.2	704 of 1937	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	51.2	535 of 1513	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	51.3	715 of 1884	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	61.3	607 of 1954	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.6	284 of 1515	81.3%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	456 of 1891	75.9%	★★★★☆
2023	47.9	907 of 1913	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	26.1	1376 of 1853	25.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	73.3	325 of 1840	82.3%	★★★★☆
2019	47.7	883 of 1824	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.2	869 of 1803	51.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2024	7.8	1518 of 1548	1.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	22.0	1202 of 1347	10.8%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	46.1	852 of 1584	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	47.8	659 of 1294	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	73.7	229 of 1556	85.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.8	325 of 1576	79.4%	★★★★☆
2022	80.5	135 of 1525	91.1%	★★★★★
2021	67.3	376 of 1510	75.1%	★★★★☆
2019	63.4	457 of 1526	70.1%	★★★★☆
2018	28.5	1194 of 1539	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

At Risk (2022)75th percentile+10 vs school

Male (2025)55th percentile+24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)46th percentile-7 vs school

Female (2026)46th percentile-8 vs school

White (2026)32nd percentile-21 vs school

Middle school

Male (2025)95th percentile+32 vs school

Female (2026)41st percentile-15 vs school

White (2026)39th percentile-18 vs school

At Risk (2022)38th percentile-46 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2024)23rd percentile-34 vs school

High school

At Risk (2019)89th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2026)69th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile+9 vs school

White (2026)46th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)28th percentile-26 vs school

Special Education (2024)2nd percentile-85 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Biology70%~ state avg

English II Reading70%+10 vs state

English I Reading67%+11 vs state

U.S. History62%-9 vs state

Reading58%+3 vs state

Mathematics46%~ state avg

Algebra I42%-12 vs state

Social Studies20%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR EOC English I Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC English II Reading (2026)	STAAR EOC U.S. History (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)						STAAR Mathematics (2026)						STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR EOC English I Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC English II Reading End of Course	STAAR EOC U.S. History End of Course	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Fort Elliott School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	501 E Wilson	Briscoe	79011	Wheeler County	Fort Elliott Consolidated Independent School District	No	No	(n/a)	No	(806) 375-2454	141	19	7.4		116 (82.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.5%)								(n/a)	41.7	70.0	66.7	70.0	61.5	72.7	75.0	37.5	45.5	14.3	80.0	45.5	33.3	50.0	18.2	50.0	81.8	20.0	$19,420
Wheeler School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1 Mustang Dr	Wheeler	79096	Wheeler County	Wheeler Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 826-5534	372	40	9.3	61.3%	169 (45.4%)	0 (0.0%)	194 (52.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)								(n/a)	87.1	93.9	72.7	76.9	69.2	75.0	65.4	50.0	53.3	54.6	54.6	83.3	80.8	45.8	36.7	8.3	37.2	15.2	$9,994
Kelton Independent School District (Isd)	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	16703 Fm 2697	Wheeler	79096	Wheeler County	Kelton Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(806) 826-5795	129	15	8.6	54.3%	87 (67.4%)	8 (6.2%)	20 (15.5%)	4 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.8%)								(n/a)	81.3	78.6	70.6	28.6	87.5	18.2		50.0	10.0	66.7	69.2	10.0		35.7	40.0	75.0	75.0	0.0	$18,876

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Elliott School

What is the racial makeup of Fort Elliott School?

Students at Fort Elliott School are 82% White, 14% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Fort Elliott School in?

Fort Elliott Consolidated Independent School District

How many students attend Fort Elliott School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 141 students attended Fort Elliott School.

Is Fort Elliott School a good school?

Fort Elliott School ranks 2151^st of 4627 Texas alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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