W A PORTER EL

www.birdvilleschools.net

551 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

W.A. Porter Elementary is a public school located in Hurst, Texas, serving students as part of the Birdville Independent School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on foundational academics while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body. It serves a diverse community and works closely with parents and local stakeholders to ensure that students are prepared for the transition to middle school and beyond.

As part of the Birdville ISD, W.A. Porter emphasizes the district’s core values of excellence, integrity, and student-centered instruction. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles, often incorporating technology and collaborative projects into the daily curriculum. With a focus on both academic achievement and the development of well-rounded individuals, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging atmosphere where every student has the opportunity to succeed.

551

Total Students

37.8

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for W A PORTER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	382
Hispanic	88
Black	25
Asian	30
Two or More	22
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
382 (69.3 %)
Hispanic
88 (16.0 %)
Asian
30 (5.4 %)
Black
25 (4.5 %)
Two or More
22 (4.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

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:	BIRDVILLE ISD
Phone:	(817)547-2900
Website:	http://www.birdvilleschools.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	551
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 92

Grade 5 79