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T A Sims Elementary School

3500 Crenshaw Ave
Fort Worth, TX 76105
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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10
Bottom 50%
Serving 590 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, T A Sims Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

T A Sims Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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Attribute

School Overview

T A Sims Elementary School's student population of 590 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
590 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

T A Sims Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T A Sims Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6759 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
44%
33%
51%
10-14%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
90%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is T A Sims Elementary School's ranking?
T A Sims Elementary School is ranked #6759 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are T A Sims Elementary School often compared to?
T A Sims Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcrae Elementary School, S S Dillow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend T A Sims Elementary School?
590 students attend T A Sims Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of T A Sims Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of T A Sims Elementary School?
T A Sims Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T A Sims Elementary School offer ?
T A Sims Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is T A Sims Elementary School part of?
T A Sims Elementary School is part of Fort Worth Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 590 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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