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DEQUEEN EL

PublicRegularGrades 3–5
PORT ARTHUR, Texas · PORT ARTHUR ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students232
Student:Teacher10.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch92%
Title INo
DEQUEEN EL
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
232
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
92%+27.9pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
3–5
Grade Span
Primary
Level

Overview

DEQUEEN EL is a public primary serving grades 3–5 in PORT ARTHUR, Texas. The school enrolls 232 students. It is part of the PORT ARTHUR ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span3–5
DistrictPORT ARTHUR ISD
County48245
CityPORT ARTHUR
ZIP77640
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID483540003999

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment232
White0.9%
Hispanic / Latino24.5%
Black / African American0.0%
Asian72.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.7%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.9%
Hispanic
24.5%
Black
0.0%
Asian
72.5%
Two+
1.7%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %92%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)