DEQUEEN EL

DEQUEEN EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the PORT ARTHUR ISD school district, located in PORT ARTHUR, TX with about 291 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 21 teachers, DEQUEEN EL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

DEQUEEN ELementary School is a public school located in Port Arthur, Texas, serving as part of the Port Arthur Independent School District (PAISD). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment for its diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects alongside a variety of campus initiatives, the school aims to prepare children for success in their transition to middle school and beyond.

As a member of the PAISD community, DEQUEEN ELementary leverages district resources to provide a structured curriculum that meets state educational standards. The school places a high value on community and parental involvement, encouraging families to engage in the academic process to ensure student achievement. With a focus on creating a safe, learning-centered atmosphere, DEQUEEN ELementary works to instill both academic proficiency and positive character traits in its students, serving as a pillar of support within the Port Arthur area.

For more information, contact DEQUEEN EL at (409) 984-8900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

740 DEQUEEN BLVD
PORT ARTHUR, TX 77640-6205
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DEQUEEN EL is a public Title I school in PORT ARTHUR, TX with about 291 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
PORT ARTHUR ISD
Total Students:
291
Teachers:
21.17
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 291 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEQUEEN EL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 71% of the student body.

Black or African American
71.1%
Hispanic/Latino
26.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%
Two or more races
0.3%
White
0.3%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.