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Fine Arts Academy

8301 DOWNE DR, FORT WORTH, TX, 76108

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 227 of 1979 in Texas

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About Fine Arts Academy

Fine Arts Academy is found at 8301 Downe Drive in the Fort Worth area. The school serves 412 students in grades KG–4. The student–teacher ratio is 16:1. Math proficiency sits at 62% and reading proficiency is 72%. The gender mix is 53% male and 47% female. The campus is a professional and collaborative place for daily learning. It is a very important elementary school in the local district cluster. The mood is lively and focused on getting good grades. A clear set of rules for the campus and a well-organized daily schedule help students. The school often updates its teaching materials to make sure they meet the latest state standards. Wide hallways and well-organized play areas make it easier to keep track of the students. There is a curriculum for each grade level that is designed to help students succeed in the long term. The facility is updated from time to time to make sure it is a safe and modern place to learn. Staff encourage all students to take part in all campus-wide educational activities. The value of nearby properties ranges from $225,000 to $375,000. Parents like that the school leaders are easy to talk to. This is one of the best elementary schools in Texas.

Fine Arts Academy Contact Information

Address

8301 DOWNE DR, FORT WORTH, TX, 76108

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Phone

(817) 367-5396

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 72%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 72% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
318
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 227 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Fine Arts Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM – 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 55.66%
Asian 2.52%
Hispanic 31.76%
Black 3.14%
Two+ Races 6.6%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
55.66%
Asian
2.52%
Hispanic
31.76%
Black
3.14%
Two+ Races
6.6%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 318
51.57%
164 Female
48.43%
154 Male

Student Population

318 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

318 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Paige Hardin was named Teacher of the Year for 2025–2026 by the Fine Arts Academy (WSISD) for her leadership and dedication to building relationships with students. The academy is working with high school seniors on a big wind chime sculpture project to bring together arts education for students of all ages. Students in the fine arts programs keep doing well, and many of them have qualified for state-level competitions in band and color guard.

FAQ

Q1. Does the Fine Arts Academy offer help with reading?

Ans. Students get help with their reading skills through small-group instruction and specialized resource staff.

Q2. What kinds of technology do students at the Fine Arts Academy have access to?

Ans. Every classroom has interactive tools and mobile devices that help students learn in the 21st century and work together on projects.

Q3. Is there a student leadership group at Fine Arts Academy?

Ans. The student council lets representatives from the upper grades help make decisions on campus and lead community service projects.

Q4. How does the Fine Arts Academy talk to families?

Ans. Parents get weekly folders and digital newsletters to keep them up to date on upcoming events and how their child is doing in school.

Q5. Do students at the Fine Arts Academy go on a field trip every year?

Ans. Every grade goes on educational trips to museums and science centers in the area to help them learn more.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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