W R (BILL) FORT EL

W R (BILL) FORT EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROYSE CITY ISD school district, located in ROYSE CITY, TX with about 554 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, W R (BILL) FORT EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

W.R. (Bill) Fort Elementary School is a public primary school located in Royse City, Texas, serving students within the Royse City Independent School District (RCISD). The school is situated at 2801 FM 35 and functions as part of a growing school district dedicated to providing academic foundational support and character development for young learners in the local community.

As part of the RCISD system, the school emphasizes a supportive educational environment focused on student achievement and district-wide academic standards. Families looking for specific details regarding school programs, extracurricular activities, faculty contact information, or upcoming events can access the latest updates and resources directly through the official district website at [http://www.rcisd.org](http://www.rcisd.org).

For more information, contact W R (BILL) FORT EL at (972) 636-3304 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2801 FM 35
ROYSE CITY, TX 75189
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W R (BILL) FORT EL is a public Title I school in ROYSE CITY, TX with about 554 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
ROYSE CITY ISD
Total Students:
554
Teachers:
40.25
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 554 students

White
58.1%
Hispanic/Latino
34.1%
Black or African American
3.8%
Two or more races
2.5%
Asian
0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.4%

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.