Summary:
In zip code 76102, there is one elementary school, Charles Nash Elementary, serving grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade in the Fort Worth Independent School District (Isd), with a total enrollment of 213 students.
Charles Nash Elementary is a high-needs school facing significant challenges. The school has a very high rate of economic disadvantage, with 85.92% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. Despite spending a notable $12,270 per student—higher than the state average—the school's academic outcomes are extremely low. It ranks in the 3rd percentile of Texas elementary schools, earning a 0-star rating. Average proficiency rates are well below district and state averages, with only 28.95% of students proficient in Reading and 21.73% in Mathematics. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1 is favorable, allowing for more individualized attention, but this has not translated into academic gains.
The school shows a concerning "yo-yo" effect in test scores, with some grades improving one year only to drop sharply the next, suggesting instability in instruction or student cohorts. Science is a critical weak point, with 5th-grade proficiency at just 8.33% in 2024-2025. While the small enrollment allows for a low student-teacher ratio, it also makes year-over-year scores volatile. The school requires a comprehensive intervention strategy that goes beyond spending, focusing on wraparound services and targeted support in core subjects to reverse its downward trajectory.
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