FINE ARTS ACADEMY

310 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

The Fine Arts Academy, located at 8301 Downe Drive in Fort Worth, Texas, is a specialized educational institution within the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) that integrates rigorous academic standards with an immersive arts-focused curriculum. Designed to foster creativity and artistic excellence, the school provides students with dedicated pathways in disciplines such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts. By blending traditional core subjects with professional-level artistic training, the academy aims to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for both higher education and potential careers in the creative industries.

Beyond its academic and artistic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community and creative expression as a means of personal growth. Students at the Fine Arts Academy benefit from a supportive environment where instructors prioritize the cultivation of talent alongside intellectual development. The facility serves as a hub for young artists in the Fort Worth area, encouraging them to think critically, collaborate on performances and exhibitions, and apply the discipline learned through the arts to all aspects of their educational journey.

310

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FINE ARTS ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	93
Black	6
Asian	9
Two or More	19
American Indian	1

White
182 (58.7 %)
Hispanic
93 (30.0 %)
Two or More
19 (6.1 %)
Asian
9 (2.9 %)
Black
6 (1.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WHITE SETTLEMENT ISD
Phone:	(817)367-5396
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	85
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 47

Grade 6 43